Men's Issues & Healthy Masculinity

Have you heard messages like these?

• "Stop crying and be a man"

• "Men don't cry - suck it up"

• "Men need to make all the decisions"

• "Crying is for weak men"

• "A man going to therapy? He obviously can't control his emotions like a real man"

You may have heard them growing up or as an adult. They may have come from dad, mom, siblings, or friends. Often men avoid therapy until the problems get to be too much or they face debilitating thoughts, feelings, or behaviours.

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Common effects of unhealthy masculinity may include:

• ​​Difficulty recognizing, identifying, and expressing emotions

• Suicidal ideation and increased risk for suicide

• Unhealthy anger, irritability, or aggressiveness

• Legal issues (Divorce/Intimate Partner Violence/Arrest)

• Isolation or superficial friendships

• Difficulty parenting or showing up for family

• Eating Disorders

• Depression/Low Mood

• A need for high-risk activities to feel "alive"

• Stigma for seeking help (therapy)

For many men, there may be a tremendous amount of fear or shame in seeking help or reaching out to a therapist.

​Many men book a consultation not knowing what to say or ask. For others, stepping into therapy provides an outlet that has never been available and one may feel relieved to open up and discuss their struggles with an inviting therapeutic ear.

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What is healthy Masculinity?

• ​​Asking for help when needed (especially with other men)

  Expressing vulnerability

  Feeling comfortable in emotionally nurturing roles

  Challenging other men in a constructive, healthy way

  Developing better relational/intimacy skills (active listening, communication, empathy, consent, and non-judgement)

  Reaching out to other men who might be hurting

Is Therapy for Male Issues right for me?

​Therapy can be a valuable tool in helping men address these issues and develop the skills and strategies needed to overcome them.

Therapy can help you to:

• Build better relationships

• Make better friends

• Regulate your emotions

• Feel less angry

• Feel more grateful with life

• Feel more connected to your friends and family

• Feel more content with your work