A journey with a poem.
Mental Health Awareness
Mental Illness and Dual Diagnosis
I had no idea that my monthly binges on over the grocery counter Kratom and alcohol were linked to my mental health diagnosis; nor did I know that there was such a thing as dual-diagnosis groups.
I had no idea that my monthly binges on over the grocery counter Kratom and alcohol were linked to my mental health diagnosis; nor did I know that there was such a thing as dual-diagnosis groups.
Ask Dr. NerdLove: When Do I Disclose My Mental Illness?
My personal philosophy is that you should time your disclosure based around how quickly this will become an issue.
My personal philosophy is that you should time your disclosure based around how quickly this will become an issue.
The Fear of Reaching Out
Men and the mental health stigma.
Men and the mental health stigma.
One Question I Stopped Asking Myself for Better Mental Health
We often ask why questions to get to the root or foundation of something. We ask to understand.
We often ask why questions to get to the root or foundation of something. We ask to understand.
I Facilitated a Boy’s Group in a School; Here’s What Happened
A few came up and shook my hand. One of them took me aside and said “on behalf of me and the rest of the students I wanted to say thank you. We really needed this.”
A few came up and shook my hand. One of them took me aside and said “on behalf of me and the rest of the students I wanted to say thank you. We really needed this.”
5 Ways to Reduce the Male Suicide Rate
Any suicide is one too many, but the gender gap can’t be ignored.
Any suicide is one too many, but the gender gap can’t be ignored.
The Struggle to Open Up
Opening up about not opening up, constant internal conflict, and masculinity in a time when (supposedly) everyone is talking about everything.
Opening up about not opening up, constant internal conflict, and masculinity in a time when (supposedly) everyone is talking about everything.
Therapy Saved My Life
It can save yours too if you're struggling.
It can save yours too if you’re struggling.
Is It a Man’s World? What Digital Detoxing Tells Us About 21st-Century Pressures on Mental Health
From Ed Sheeran to Meghan Markle, many celebrities have taken a digital hiatus in recent years. Now, as a flurry of male stars hang up their handles we ask: is the digital detox becoming a trend among men? If so, why?
From Ed Sheeran to Meghan Markle, many celebrities have taken a digital hiatus in recent years. Now, as a flurry of male stars hang up their handles we ask: is the digital detox becoming a trend among men? If so, why?
When Getting Out of Bed Feels Like Climbing a Mountain
This was not how today was supposed to unfold.
This was not how today was supposed to unfold.
Relationship Alive! Depression? What You Can Do With Michael Yapko
Michael shares how he approaches treating depression and provides some steps that you can take if you’re dealing with depression yourself.
Michael shares how he approaches treating depression and provides some steps that you can take if you’re dealing with depression yourself.
I Hate That I Feel Ashamed for Needing Anxiety Meds
I was a person diagnosed with a condition who simply but desperately needed access to the medication prescribed to me.
I was a person diagnosed with a condition who simply but desperately needed access to the medication prescribed to me.
5 Subtle Warning Signs of Declining Mental Health
And when to seek help.
And when to seek help.
Holding Space When You Have Depression
Partner support can make all the difference.
Partner support can make all the difference.
Men, Boys, and Mental Health
Toxic masculinity can create a barrier to seeking help, with devastating consequences.
Toxic masculinity can create a barrier to seeking help, with devastating consequences.