EMDR and Attachment Trauma
People that have attachment trauma might not even be aware that this is one of the main issues they are facing. Attachment trauma is more common than you might think…
Suffering in Silence: Why It’s Hard for Men to Talk About Their Mental Health
Have you thought about why it's hard for men to talk about their mental health still in modern times? We all face different challenges in our lives. Whether these struggles…
Brain Power: How Athleticism Keeps You Sharp
Brain power is needed constantly to maintain our careers, family, relationships, and health. Exercise comes in so crucial to optimize cognitive function and decision making. And, we could use that pretty much every day we have to do something difficult, which is usually every day, so read on. (more…)
Moods That Change With The Seasons
We all know about the “winter blues.” We’re happier during the summer because we’re soaking up all of that vitamin D, but when winter comes around and vitamin D is diminished, many people feel a dip in their moods. (more…)
The Change of a Lifetime – Men’s Reaction to Pregnancy
“My life is over now…!” A father-to-be said this. His wife was accepting of that fact that he might feel scared and ambivalent, even though they planned the pregnancy, and despite the fact she was actually hurt by these words. (more…)
Fake It To Make It: A Guy’s Guide to Becoming the Person You Want to Be
By the title alone, I sound a bit superficial (ya think?). Yet, case studies and conventional wisdom have shown, if you desire a certain trait, acting as if you already obtain that traint can propel you to actually own it. Even if you were an athlete in the Olympics, “tricking” your brain into doing as you wish it to, is an ultimate tool in getting what you tell it. (more…)
Even Celebrities Suffer from Depression: Wayne Brady’s Story
Wayne Brady is a household name in America and is known for being a cheerful and outgoing character in all of his appearances. He’s the guy that wants to make you smile! In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight (watch the video here), Brady says: “People are like, ‘Wayne Brady’s always happy!'” he says. “No I’m not. Because I’m human.” (more…)
Men’s Stress
From the evolutionary standpoint, stress was a positive thing – it activated “flight-or-fight” type of reaction that had a purpose to protect life and health in critical situations, such as running into a saber-toothed tiger. (more…)
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month
Dealing with an emotional issue right now?
Just look at this video from the late 1940’s first recognizing mental health legislation in America. The depictions of the “ill” patients goes to show that back then, mental illnesses were thought of as severe. We hadn’t yet recognized such “invisible” conditions as functioning depression or moderate anxiety on a broadly accepted basis. (more…)
