In western culture, men are expected to be stoic providers—individuals who are valued for what they offer society, first and foremost. They have also been traditionally valued based on their physical strength and mental toughness, without a tendency to show softer emotions. Although recent years have seen this outdated perspective…
First and foremost, congratulations. You’ve decided to improve your life by working with a counselor. This is a huge leap that can benefit you in many ways, and you should be very proud of yourself. That being said, it’s likely that you have some reservations about working with a mental…
Relationship stigma from loved ones is linked to mental health issues. This, from a Pace University study that analyzed 467 adults in same-sex and/or interracial relationships. The team found that relationship stigma from friends was linked to greater depression symptoms and, in turn, poor overall health. Also, relationship stigma from…
