When Men Use Humor to Hide Their Sensitivity
Some men cope with their emotions by joking through them, using humor as a shield for sensitivity. It’s a quiet struggle that deserves understanding and care. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed…
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Why Some Men Struggle to Talk about Their Feelings
Many men struggle to express their emotions. Learn why emotional silence is so common and how men can begin to speak more openly—without shame. By Sergio ToledoEditor-in-Chief, Heed to Heal…
Why Young Men Are Calling Ambulances for Unmanaged Anxiety
One in five men experience anxiety at some point in their life. Some don’t seek help until they’re in crisis and call an ambulance for help. By Dr. Krista FisherResearch Fellow, Centre for Youth Mental…
Three Skills That Help You Thrive as a Father
Cultivating purpose, self-compassion, and connection can help you be well and improve your relationship with your child. By Dr. Maryam AbdullahParenting Program Director Introduction It takes many kinds of skills…
The Heavy Weight of Body Image
From a young age, boys are expected to bulk up at the expense of their emotional and mental health. By Dejan JotanovicFreelance writer In 2008, actor Taylor Lautner, then 16,…
Detoxifying Masculinity: How men’s Groups Reshape Attitudes
Constrictive social norms and views of masculinity still prevent many men from being vulnerable and seeking help, which is impacting their mental well-being. By Dr. Ellen ChoiAssistant Professor, HR Management…
Men Are in a Loneliness Epidemic. Should Women Care?
Caring is a tricky word for many women, as it brims with gendered expectations of labor, open availability, and mental load. By Sara Youngblood GregoryLesbian journalist and writer Let’s look at men…
Why Manning Up Is the Worst Thing to Do
Can we cure the toxicity of male trauma and the resulting illnesses it creates? By Mark Greene The traditional rules about how to be a “real man” in America are…
