Men’s Mental Health Management

When it comes to men and their mental health, it is still encompassed with a lot of stigma due to the ‘old school’ perspective on how men ‘should’ play a role in society. Fear and shame around the preconceived beliefs of their roles and responsibilities has proven to create pressure and impact mental health. In addition, research continues to show that men often will ignore/brush off or keep difficult emotions inside them, versus opening up and talking it out to process the feelings they are experiencing. Depression, anxiety, addictions, work stress/overworked, relationship conflicts are just few issues men also experience but due to cultural and societal expectations about being a man, would prevent them from accessing support (The Alberta Men’s Survey, 2017). Using goal-oriented approach, narrative therapy and shifting a perspective that is person centered care can be helpful and really bring in a better quality of life for men who are seeking resolution and purpose.