June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Men account for nearly 80% of suicide deaths in the United States, yet only 33% of Michigan men with depression received counseling last year.
The statistics on the men’s mental health crisis continue to be alarming, and stem from multiple factors: 40% of men have never discussed their mental health with anyone, while 77% report experiencing anxiety, stress, or depression symptoms but do not discuss their symptoms. Traditional masculinity norms create barriers, including stigma (29% feel embarrassment), fear of appearing “weak” (16%), and not wanting to burden others (36%).
Health For Life Counseling offers resources for men meeting them wherever they are in their healing journey. They provide individualized approaches with one-on-one therapy, couples therapy, group therapy, and more. They specialize in trauma-informed care using EMDR, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), as well as healthy mindfulness practices…