Catherine

Having weak boundaries can lead to us becoming exhausted, drained, and burnt out, physically, mentally, and emotionally.

 The findings from the study clearly show that positive close relationships, more so than money, success, or fame – predict how happy and healthy men’s lives will be, and even how long they will live.

Whether we are grappling with grief, a health diagnosis, caring for an ill relative, or financial difficulties – sometimes taking on a radical perspective can help to alleviate some of our own sufferings. 

Hopefully by adding some gratitude, reframing, and mindfulness practices to our daily routines; we can all stay a little more positive in this negatively biased, anti-male world.

No matter what age you are, it’s not too late to change something about yourself or your life if you’re not happy with it.

Society places intense pressure on men to always be providing. This results in men feeling that their worth is only equal to their bank balance. This is both unhealthy and unfair. 

In response to this appetite for male-oriented safe, supportive spaces – men have been coming together to create support groups both in their local communities and online.

While post-traumatic stress is a common response to traumatic events, it’s not the only response. In recent years psychologists have discovered a phenomenon known as post-traumatic growth.

We have seen Prince Harry carve out a new path for himself and his wife, while shattering centuries of sexism, bias and mental health stigma.

I firmly believe that if men and boys were given the chance to learn about psychology, wellbeing, mental health, and happiness we wouldn’t be witnessing devastatingly high male suicide rates.