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Mental Health, Straight Up for Men
Manly resources to help get your mind in check
Mike III
November 5th, 2023
What’s up sober owners? Mike III here. As we move into winter and the holiday season, many guys find themselves extra busy on top of feeling a bit down. I can personally attest to seasonal depression being very real as I feel it each year around this time.
So, this issue is all about men’s mental health. The good news is that there’s A LOT of information online when it comes to mental health. The tough part is finding info that’s relatable to us men and knowing what’s useful vs. what’s just bullshit. I’ve dug through some of it to share the quality, more manly resources.
This issue is going out to over 250 men (and a few women). Thank you all for your support! 🙏
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📉 Men’s Mental Health Numbers
To put things in perspective, here are some of the most alarming men’s mental health numbers I came across…
Mental Health Disorders
Mental Health Treatment Rates
1 in 5 men haven’t seen a health professional of any kind in over a year [source]
Only 40% of men with mental illness received treatment in 2021, compared to 51.7% of women [source]
38.3% of U.S. men report they would not feel comfortable at all speaking about anxiety/depression with someone they know [source]
Suicide Rates
💪 Manly Mental Health Resources
No candles & incense here, these resources can help you put a manly thump on your mental health woes including substance abuse, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, sleep issues and more…
🧔♂️ Self-Care Isn’t Just for Women
Dudefluencer has thrown down the gauntlet on men’s self-care in this guide packed with tips and resources for pretty much every type of dude. Even if you’re not sold on the idea of self-care, it’s still worth a visit to check out some of the cool men’s products & services they link to in each section.
Trigger Warning: There is a reference to beer and recommendation of an alcohol-related product in the guide.
🖊️ Journaling as a Tool
I’ve always liked to write (hence the newsletter) but didn’t start journaling about myself & my life until early sobriety. It flowed pretty easily once I got started. There is something very therapeutic about writing out your thoughts. Even just scribbling down a few words can validate and help process them. Here are a couple of journals created by men…
Need some motivation & inspiration to get started? Each of these journals provide great resources to help you get going with using them most effectively…
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