How many times have you heard on the news that yet another one of your favorite actors or musicians has died from suicide? You might think to yourself that they had it all - the fame, the success…

A panic attack is a sudden surge of intense fear or discomfort that reaches a peak within a short period of time (usually within minutes). Sometimes this intense feeling is expected as a response…

One of my favorite sci-fi books is the comedic Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy, by Douglas Adams (1978). The main character of the book, an unassuming English man named Arthur Dent, is the last…

Having a structured plan to care for yourself while you’re caring for another is vital. Here are 6 tactics to consider as you develop your caregiver plan. Tactic 1: Set and communicate…

Supporting someone you care about who’s struggling with a mental health issue can be challenging and stressful. And for men who have no prior caregiving experience or are uncomfortable…

While learning how to support a loved one who’s experiencing a mental health issue can take time and effort, your involvement is a critical part of their recovery. Research shows that…

Over the years I’ve had a lot of clients come to therapy, not because they themselves are struggling with a mental health issue, but because their significant other or some member of their…

Many years ago, while having a good old chat over a beer, a close friend told me what his high-paying, stressful job meant to him. "Don't get me wrong, I enjoy my job. I've been doing it for almost…

Gents. It’s a universal experience to worry whether we’re a fraud or imposter. Try these exercises to help you shift out of this negative cycle of self-criticism and social comparison…

As jubilant applause fills your ears, you realize your name was called to the stage. You’ve received the company’s award as this year’s top seller and it’s time to make your…

A lot of men struggle with living a life that feels like it’s on autopilot. The antidote to this challenge is learning to live with intention. Living with intention is an essential step…

Is there a disconnect between how you look on paper - and what’s actually happening in your life? Are you accomplishing everything you’re setting out to do, or do you often find…

There are several practical steps guys can adopt to address the experience of social isolation and loneliness. While it’s quite possible to work through the following steps on your own…

The Impact of Isolation and Loneliness on Men’s Mental Health. As an inherently social species, humans have a basic need to belong – to a tribe, a village, or a community…

It’s been said that depression and anxiety are just opposite sides of the same coin, and it’s not uncommon for men to experience some form of oscillation between them both…

Key Points: One. The pathological critic is a term coined by psychologist Eugene Sagan to describe the negative inner voice that attacks you. Two…

Be careful. They’re probably judging you. Remember, you’ve failed at this before. I know - that you know - that you’re not that good at this and you’re simply making it up…

“I don’t know where we are going, but I know exactly how to get there.” - from the “The Lion Tracker’s Guide to Life” by Boyd Varty. Unless you live…

From an early age, we are taught the social importance of putting others before ourselves. We’re told to share our toys, say we’re sorry even when we’re not and to…

Connection through self-congruency is the antidote to a lot of life’s problems. When we speak our innate voice and act accordingly, the universe conspires in our…