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The first days of fall can be a beautiful time and a great opportunity to be outside. But as the season continues to shift, it is not uncommon to also experience a shift in mood.

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Overcoming Grief After Losing Important Men To Suicide

About Hania:I am a sophomore D1 Beach volleyball player and team captain at University of the Pacific. In 2021, I started a mental health awareness club on campus called Breaking Barriers. Our mission is to get rid of the stigma towards mental health/illnesses while simultaneously giving our athletes a platform to share their voices and empower each other as a community.When I was 6 years old my dad, who was bipolar, died by suicide.

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Fighting Antidepressant Weight Gain

Antidepressant medication may be prescribed by a family doctor or psychiatrist to help you recover from depression, depending on the severity of your symptoms.Antidepressants can work in tandem with therapy to help restore your mental health.(1) In some cases, antidepressants can be life saving.It usually takes 4-6 weeks to assess the effects of an antidepressant.(2) In addition to noticing a reduction in their depression symptoms, some men experience side effects from taking antidepressant medication, and weight gain is one of the most common.Many types of antidepressant medication, including SSRIs, tricyclics, and MOA inhibitors, have been linked to increases in body weight. It’s estimated that up to 25% of people who are prescribed antidepressants undergo a weight gain of 4.5 kgs or more.(1,3)However, drastic weight change itself can be a symptom of depression.If you’re concerned about weight gain, it’s important that you don’t stop taking your medication without consulting your doctor first. Your doctor can help you weigh the pros and cons of taking medication, and explain all your options.Changes in weight may not be noticeable for some time after treatment begins.

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About Paolo:I am Paolo Edmund Tuason. I am a psychiatric nurse who, ironically, is suffering from chronic anxiety and depression. Currently, I am working here in Germany, in a senior care facility, and would like to hone my skills as a nurse as well as have more in-depth experience when it comes to taking care of psychiatric clients.

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HUG Interview with Alvaro Luna of HIM

Alvaro Luna is a Latino queer counsellor and psychotherapist, as well as the mental health program specialist at Health Initiative for Men – HIM, an organization dedicated to strengthening the well-being of queer men and gender diverse people through tailored mental, sexual, social and physical health programming. You can check out their mental health programming at www.checkhimout.ca/mind, where you’ll find information about counselling, queer men’s health, and queer competent counsellors.“Most queer men (GBQT) experience discrimination and marginalization for being queer.

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Three Keys to Resilience

It was 5:15 AM on a Friday morning in 2015. Karissa, my girlfriend, was heading off to the early morning yoga class that she taught. As part of our ritual, half asleep, I muttered “Have fun at yoga”, then rolled over and went back to sleep.

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Living and Coping with OCD

OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) is a mental health disorder defined by a cycle of obsessive thoughts, compulsions, and rituals, and affects about 1 in every 100 people.Most people will experience some level of anxiety, stress, or unwanted thoughts at one time or another. This doesn’t necessarily mean you have OCD! Obsessive-compulsive disorder is diagnosed by a medical professional, though an online OCD test can give you a better idea of whether or not you might have this condition.

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22 Male Musicians Speaking Out About Mental Health

The life of a musician can seem glamorous, but between hectic touring schedules, isolation from loved ones, and the pressure of life in the public eye, the reality of being a performer is often incredibly stressful, and this strain can take a serious toll on a person’s mental health.Fortunately, musicians have begun opening up about their personal struggles with mental health, using their platforms to raise awareness and reduce stigma. For our campaign during the month of February, we will be highlighting 22 famous male musicians who have spoken out about their experiences with mental health, serving as an inspiration and reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles.“Anybody who’s been depressed knows that it’s not [just sadness]. There’s a big difference… I lost interest in everything that I usually used to like.

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Feeling Sad for No Reason?

Sadness can be a painful emotion, but it’s normal to feel it from time to time. Many of us can think back to a time when we experienced deep sadness. Sadness is difficult to describe, but it can feel like an intense emotional pain – no less painful than something physical.

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How can I be the “new person in my life”?

ALEX: “It’s strange, I keep waking up in the middle of the night, wanting to do things!”, a few weeks after working through a recent and very painful depressive episode.THERAPIST: “Really? You’ve always had good sleep, maybe not when you initially started therapy, but certainly before and after that. I noticed sleep got more difficult for you around your break-up with Alice, and also when your father became suddenly very ill.

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Why Treat Depression? 12 Reasons To Not Leave Depression Untreated

Although there are common and shared experiences in people managing depression, we each have our own story and path that led us to the place where we finally put up our hand to say “I need some help.” It is often said treating depression can make you feel like yourself again. To some extent that is partially true, but what if your depression has been untreated for years and even decades? What if your depression has been a slow simmer, do you even remember what feeling like yourself is actually supposed to feel like? I let my depression/mental health simmer since my teenage years, so I am not truly sure what “me” is supposed to feel like. It took my depression reaching a boiling point and then completely boiling over before I sought help. If my therapist had asked me in our first session to come up with a list of reasons for why I was seeking treatment I wouldn’t know what to have said, other than “please help”.

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About Jean-Francois:I am a Canadian mental health advocate, public speaker, life coach and alpinist. Four years ago, I created my project, ‘’Overcoming mental illness one summit at a time’’, in order to raise mental health awareness and to help the population understand that no matter our past and our fears, that everyone of our dreams is possible.At the age of 36, after a work injury and a second major depression, I finally had the courage to reach out for help.

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Tips for Improving Sleep When Fighting Depression

depression, you’re likely facing several hurdles at once. Things like low self-esteem, weight gain, restlessness, irritability, and difficulty thinking or concentrating are all pretty common symptoms of depression.While some men with depression suffer from fatigue or excessive sleepiness, others experience the opposite.

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“Last week I was waiting to pick up our daughter at a church building in Surrey where she takes a Math and Science course. Mine was the only car in the parking lot (as I was early for pick up and using the time to reply to emails while I waited), except for a nicer looking car parked in the far back corner. I was emailing away quietly for quite some time, until the honk of a car horn startled me from my concentration.I looked up to see that the car had backed in a couple of spots over from me so that the driver was facing me and motioning for me to roll down my window. I did, and the man in the driver’s seat said to me, “Hey, sorry to bother you, but do you know if there’s anyone in there (the church) that could talk to me? I’m really

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About Mike:Proud Papa Bear, and your friendly neighborhood beer salesman. Well, at least if you live in DC, Maryland or Virginia! Author of “The Baby Daddy Survival Guide – Common Sense Coparenting”Growing up in a sphere where mental health just wasn’t talked about…or even treated like a real thing, I carried the symptoms of my depression like little secret failures that I needed to hide at all costs.

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About Basil:I’m a 50-year-old Chinese-Canadian developmental services worker living with complex post-traumatic stress disorder. I’m currently active in Ottawa’s grassroots mental health recovery community, and am applying to get into a MSW program.I’ve struggled to “get traction” my whole life.

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About Sebastian:I am a former creative director, who worked in the US, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Germany. After 30 years, I eventually burned out, developed a nasty tinnitus and left the advertising industry in 2020 to become a full-time artist.It’s too early.

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About Pratik:I am 36 years old and work in the visual arts field as a photo editor and educator.I would say that ever since college, I have felt like I’ve had low lying levels of depression hover over me constantly. No matter what seeming changes I made, it kept following me like a cloud that I befriended because it wouldn’t leave me alone.

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About Lee:I am a recovering accountant turned photographer. I live at the foot of the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, Canada. My days are spent dreaming of, planning or exploring the Canadian Rockies from the Valley Floor to the tops of the peaks. My love affair for the Rockies inspired me to create an adventure goal I named Adventure Fifty 3s. Over 3 years (starting November 2020), my goal is to summit 50 peaks, explore 50 glaciers and experience 50 adventures below the peaks. Frustration with feeling down and not being motivated to do anything.

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About Nicolas:I am a New York based artist creating surreal imagery based on my experiences with sleep paralysis. I work in the mediums of photography, sculpture, and costume design to create my images.

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About Hussain:I am a poet, author, and mental health campaigner from Ilford, Essex. I am the founder of The Midnight Grief Club and my debut poetry book “Life Is Sad and Beautiful” is available soon.

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Real Stories of Men Fighting Depression

Throughout October, we will be sharing stories and tips from men who have fought and recovered from the worst of their depression, to inspire other guys to reach out for support and start their own journeys to recovery.This campaign brings our collection to over 80 stories from real guys, offering practical tips on what helped them get better. Stories are powerful tools to understand another person’s experiences with depression, and encourage each other to get support when we need it.Depression isn’t something to feel ashamed of, it’s a health issue like cancer or diabetes, treatments and recovery are possible.

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About Kris:I am a full time photographer and a manager for a large team in the electrical industry.A few years ago, I had really been struggling with life for a long time and felt so alone in this world. I had poured everything I had into work and thought the relationship I was in was what life was supposed to be.

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About Russell:I’m a small business owner that found solace in making soap – telling guys truthfully that I used it as a coping mechanism instead of dealing with my brother’s death, and now I quite literally have my own soap box in Davenport, Iowa – alliedbarber.com.It was in May of 2018. I had gotten to the point that I had a plan for ending my life.

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About Jed:I’m an engineer working in the technology space, I run my own company ‘digitalvibe’. I’m a creator and passionate programmer.Depression for me is an ongoing battle, it’s the little things and the everyday combined with the existential.

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About Joe:My name is Joe and I work in social media marketing within the Higher Education industry in the UK. I am passionate about promoting positive mental wellbeing to the student community; however, I have frequently had my own struggles with anxiety and depression.I struggled with anxiety and depression for a long time as a teenager and young adult.

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About Steven:I’m Steven Sharpe Jr, a Brooklyn-based fashion + lifestyle creator, mental health advocate, founder of Nobius Creative, and host of Sanctum Podcast. Right now, I’m working on building out my agency, advocating equitable pay for creators, and producing content for my brand clients!The major turning point in my recovery was realizing that I was judging myself so harshly for what I perceived was a failure to be “normal”.

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Herbal Treatments and Supplements for Depression

Depression is a complicated illness, and there is a great deal of information (and misinformation) about the effectiveness of different treatment options out there. Alternative and complementary approaches are those used outside of more mainstream treatments.

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How to Handle Being Diagnosed with Depression

symptoms of depression, consulting a doctor to see what’s going on is a crucial first step. Your doctor will likely conduct a formal assessment of your symptoms to give them a better sense of what you’re experiencing.

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About Jason:I am interested in helping other men connect with the support they need to achieve better mental health and encourage their recovery. I have a mindset for person growth.

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World Suicide Prevention Day 2021

Creating Hope Through Action” and how small acts can make a big difference in sometime’s darkest hour.

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Preventing Suicide and Suicidal Thoughts

men account for 75-80% of deaths by suicide, with depression being one of the leading risk factors.Suicide isn’t a topic we should shy away from or avoid talking about just because it’s hard. Having conversations with someone you’re worried about is extremely important to letting them know you care.

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About Ryan:I’m a freelance accountant with a high passion for personal growth and wellness.Putting myself out there and attending a personal growth weekend workshop.I knew something needed to change when I had a verbal outburst with a significant individual in my life. I had been struggling with intense inner anger and frustration for many years that I simply did not know where it was coming from.

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How to Help When Your Boyfriend or Husband is Suicidal

Finding out that your boyfriend, husband, or partner is suffering from thoughts of suicide can be overwhelming, leaving you feeling stressed and uncertain about how to help. During this difficult time, it’s important to keep in mind that thoughts of suicide are a common symptom of depression. Having thoughts of suicide does not mean your partner wants to quit your relationship or is selfishly thinking of abandoning you – rather, it offers an indication of how severe his depression has become.Below are some practical tips about how to support your partner: Thoughts of suicide are a symptom of depression that shouldn’t be taken lightly or brushed aside.

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About Justin:I am a Mental Health Advocate, Inspirational Speaker and Certified Professional Coach. I am also a server, as I just started my journey on the road to recovery and speaking.

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How to Talk about Suicide: Avoiding Phrases like ‘Commit’

Suicide is one of the leading causes of death globally, with more than 700,000 deaths by suicide reported each year.(1) In North America, 75% of all suicide deaths are men(2). In 2019, the US reported nearly three times more deaths by suicide than by homicide.(3) Yet, despite being a global health issue, suicide remains a topic we often avoid talking about. Suicide often goes unreported due to the fear that its mention will lead others to do the same.

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How to Help a Friend Manage Stress

spot signs of stress in other people than it is to see them in ourselves. Often people don’t want to admit, even to themselves, that they’re starting to struggle.Unfortunately, this means many people plough on, despite the warning signs, until they can no longer cope.

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Discovering Men’s Sheds

Men’s Sheds, which included the phone number for Doug Mackie, the man who brought Men’s Sheds to North America.Men’s Sheds are a place where men get together for activities like woodworking projects, cooking, bike repairs, music, and yelling at the television during the playoffs. The movement started in Australia in 2007, and since then, has grown to include Sheds in Ireland, the United Kingdom, New Zealand, Scotland, and Canada.

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Friendship and Depression

symptoms of depression.(1)It’s pretty standard for guys to want to withdraw from relationships when they’re depressed, but it’s really important to fight the urge. Studies show that increased social support is correlated with decreased levels of depression,(2) and maintaining your friendships is a critical way of ensuring this support.

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Therapy for Men: Getting on the right track

Men seek therapy for all sorts of reasons, and more and more men are realizing and utilizing it’s potential.Getting the most out of your therapy sessions by being honest, setting goals, and much more.Questions to ask yourself, so you can better assess if therapy is working for you and make sure you are heading down the right path.Quotes from famous men sharing their personal experiences with therapy, demonstrating how reaching out is a sign of strength and resilience.

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18 Male Athletes and Celebrities who’ve Talked About the Value of Therapy

#MensHealthWeek, from June 14th-June 20th, we’re sharing information and stories about the benefits of therapy and how reaching out is a sign of strength and resilience, not weakness. Hiding emotions and keeping things bottled up inside just doesn’t work.In this post, we’re putting a spotlight on some highly accomplished men, who have spoken openly about their experiences seeking professional help from a therapist.“In the short time I’ve been meeting with the therapist, I’ve seen the power of saying things out loud in a setting like that… I went to my first appointment with the therapist with some skepticism.

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How to Know if Therapy is Working

Knowing if therapy is working isn’t straightforward – it can be complicated and the clues are often subtle. It’s important to know that therapy doesn’t work like medication for a headache – take a pill, wait 45 minutes, and the pain starts to go away.

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1. Feeling overwhelmed.2. Feeling exhausted or chronically fatigued.3. Struggling with rage, anger, or resentment. 4. Having anxious or intrusive thoughts. 5. Not caring any more.6. Feeling hopeless.7. Social withdrawal.If you’re considering therapy, you may be thinking about possible drawbacks.

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Therapy for Men: Getting on the right track

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13 Tips to Help Men Make the Most of Therapy

Starting therapy for the first time can be a little nerve-wracking. Therapy is something that’s unfamiliar to most of us and it’s not clear what we’re supposed to do once we begin.

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Ketamine and Depression: Understanding its use and risks

depression and suicidal thoughts. (3) The most common antidepressants used today are SSRIs (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).

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About Dustin:My name is Dustin and I am a Men’s Mental Wellness Counsellor. As someone who has dealt with crippling anxiety and depression throughout most of my life, I know what it is like to struggle with inner demons, a lack of belief in myself, and feeling like a failure.At first, sharing these painful struggles made me feel weak.

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About Leandro:I am a Brazilian fitness instructor and wellness coach living in Connecticut and working at Mountainside Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center. There, I encourage people coping with substance use and mental health disorders to embrace a more fulfilling life in recovery through fitness classes as well as art and music therapy sessions.It took me a long time to realize I had depression, because as a dancer and fitness trainer, I was always active, and these activities worked as natural anti-depressants.

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