By Rick Fortier
The statistics are alarming.
Men are contemplating, attempting and committing suicide at ever-increasing rates.
“In British Columbia, suicide is one of the top three causes of mortality among men aged 15 and 44.”
What is driving men to the depths of despair?
There is a link between depression and addiction. However, I don’t believe this gives a complete picture.
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Traumatic events from the past affecting your life today? You may be experiencing symptoms such as anxiety, hyper vigilance, insomnia, nightmares, flashbacks, numbness and the need to keep yourself busy, or self-medicated. This is affecting your work and your relationship with your loved ones and yourself. You may also have been referred to try out […]
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I am a licensed therapist in the Commonwealth of Virginia and the State of Florida; Board Certified by the NBCC as an NCC and a CCMHC. I am trained and experienced in emergency mental health, trauma-informed, trauma-focused care, PTSD treatment, depression, anxiety, and other mental health interventions. I have provided telehealth therapy for the international […]
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A caring and empathic psychotherapist specializing in Substance Use, Mental Health, LGBTQ, Secondary and Post-Secondary Students. 10 years experience. Offering phone and video counselling at this time.
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I am a warm, caring and compassionate Psychotherapist, I have been helping people create the life they desire for over 15 years. Are you feeling stuck in negative patterns, anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, struggling with unsatisfying relationships or a painful past? I am here to listen and help you find solutions that are practical and effective. […]
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By Nick Krewen
Since being diagnosed with a bipolar disorder in 2007, Burnaby B.C., born singer and songwriter Matthew Good has been very vocally active about the state of mental health in Canada, although it can be applied to the bigger global picture.
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Therapy is where men can learn how to assess and treat their mental health with expert tools and guidance.
Diagnosed mental illness is common in today’s world. Approximately one in every eight men have been diagnosed with common mental illnesses, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and anxiety. But despite higher rates of diagnoses, many men are still going untreated.
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Podcasts are everywhere and while some of us rely on books and reading for information it’s clear that podcasts serve a vast audience of people who prefer to listen and absorb new concepts, perspectives, techniques and strategies. Also, given the heavy leaning of most of these featured podcasts on personal stories and first-person sharing – it’s clear that these mental health podcasts are a huge force for change towards normalizing the experience of living with mental health issues. Check them out, download them, set your earphones and press ‘play.’
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This week The Men’s List reached out to two men, Australian Fitness Trainer and Social Influencer and Nathan McCallum and Toronto therapist, author, and Men’s List Member David Jurasek to ask each of them three questions about men and relationships. Each man brings a unique perspective to the discussion on what is the most influential work a man can do in his life – develop and growing intimate relationships.
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Here at The Men’s List we’re striving to be one of the trusted destinations for men looking for help and the therapists and mental health professionals who offer it. With that in mind, we’re kicking off a new feature to the site where we select 5 books that we feel can really make a great impact on anyone’s life—especially a man looking to better himself, get focused on his mental health, and live a balanced, healthier life. The books we’ve selected this week can act as a roadmap to better living in all ways. We applaud the experts who wrote these guides and give our highest recommendations to anyone interested in reading them.
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