Mental health resources for men
“I thought a man’s strength is to hold it in, to not talk about it, to go through life, to bottle it up and say that that is what it means to be tough and strong, but the strength is in letting it out and dealing with it appropriately in healthy ways.” — Garrett, CCC client
We see you struggling; we see your strength. Become the best version of yourself — explore more about men's mental health and discover ways to level up your well-being.
We’re dedicated to providing you with the knowledge and tools to identify your mental health challenges early on and get the support you deserve to overcome them.
Check out the following resources to learn more:
Podcast Episodes
Toxic Masculinity and Mental Health
On this episode of Living Fully, Katherine Hurtig talks with registered clinical social worker, Stephen Walker, and registered psychologist, Joel Zimmerman about the concept of masculinity and how it can impact mental health.
Cultivating Healthy Relationships and Improving Communication
On this episode, Katherine Hurtig talks with Curtis Bader, registered psychologist, about men's mental health and the role that relationships play in it. They explore the societal pressures and expectations placed on men to be strong and independent, leading to a reluctance to seek help.
Building Resilience and Coping Skills
On this episode, Che Burnett, a registered social worker, explores the issues men face and provides insights into enhancing resilience and fostering adaptive coping strategies.
Male Experiences of Domestic Abuse
On this episode, host Katherine Hurtig talks with Stefan De Villiers, registered social worker about domestic abuse experienced by men. Stefan talks about the common misunderstandings and negative beliefs people have about this issue.
Blog Posts
More than a label: masculinity and men's mental health
Learn about the concept of masculinity and how it can impact men’s mental health. In this blog we talk about the importance of breaking the stigma around men seeking mental health help and provide insights into understanding and addressing these issues.
Men's mental health and cultivating healthy relationships
Humans are social creatures, and we thrive on relationships with other people, and men are no exception. Studies have shown that having positive, supportive relationships can increase our overall well-being, lower stress levels, and even contribute to longer life expectancy. Learn more about the importance of healthy relationships in this blog post.
Self-care is about taking care of your own well-being through different activities to ensure you’re functioning at your best. Mental health and physical health go hand-in-hand; there isn’t one without the other. Practicing self-care can help prevent and help you deal with both physical and emotional stresses. In this blog, learn why self-care is important and how to build your own self-care practice.
Bouncing back stronger: A guide to build resilience and coping skills
Resilience is built through healthy coping strategies. Discovering coping strategies that work for you is going to be a trial and error process. Trying out different coping mechanisms over an extended period of time is essential. Quick fixes or trying something only once or twice may not yield the desired results. It's a journey of self-discovery and growth that takes time.
