Christy Beck from Beck Psychotherapy discusses mental health issues faced by men.

Male Populations at Risk:

Veterans

Gay men

Men with drug and/or alcohol issues

Unemployed men

Barriers to treatment:

Men are less likely to seek treatment than women due to:

Social norms/stigma

Reluctance to talk

Downplaying symptoms

How to help/get help:

Free screenings at beckpsychotherapy.com

Decrease stigma

Be supportive and non-judgmental

Resources:

Mental Health Stats and Info:

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/infographic-mental-health-men

List of Men’s Mental Health Resources:

https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/men-and-mental-health/index.shtml

PsychologyToday Article:

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/talking-about-men/201702/mens-mental-health-silent-crisis

 

Beck Psychotherapy provides online screenings to help members of the community get treatment. Click the link for a free and anonymous screening. Beck Psychotherapy is located at 103 East Beaver Ave. Suite #2 in State College; you can call them at (814) 409-7744. Calls are answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week.