Unspoken Struggles: Why Men Resist Therapy and How We can Help
Description
Despite increased awareness of the importance of mental health, many men still hesitate to seek support. While they may appear to manage their mental health challenges well, statistics tell a different story.
Several factors contribute to men's reluctance to pursue counseling, including cultural and societal norms, issues related to masculinity, and fear of the unknown. However, research shows that the benefits of talk therapy far outweigh the difficulties of dealing with anxiety, stress, grief, or depression on one’s own.
Going to therapy is much like going to the gym: to get stronger, individuals need a coach, commitment, and a bit of discomfort to maximize their goals. Welcome to Talk Therapy 101.
Show notes:
https://chrisoneth.com/blog/why-men-hate-therapy-6-reasons-why-guys-dont-like-to-see-me
Work Man Ship by Fred J. Parry
https://nida.nih.gov/publications/research-reports/substance-use-in-women/sex-differences-in-substance-use
- CDC Data on Suicide & Mental Health
https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/products/databriefs/db452.htm - APA Guidelines for Boys and Men
https://www.apa.org/about/policy/boys-men-practice-guidelines.pdf - Mental Health America: Men and Mental Health
https://mhanational.org/men-and-mental-health - Ted Talk: “There’s no shame in taking care of your mental health” by Kevin Love
https://youtu.be/DpdMsPgR7g0 - What Can You Expect to Get From Talking Therapy? A Guide for Men https://johnday.com/2025/01/28/what-can-you-expect-to-get-from-talking-therapy-a-guide-for-men/
- https://www.psychologytoday.com
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