Mental Health Notes

Mental Health Notes We need to stop stigmatizing men for having or showing emotions, and we need to give space for men to seek help and go to therapy. Going to therapy is NOT a sign of weakness. Crying is NOT a sign of weakness- itโ€™s normal and so healthy.

No Shave November

No Shave November Back in 2009, No-Shave November began as a Facebook campaign to raise awareness and money for cancer research and charities. It was created by the Chicago-based Hill family after their father, Matthew Hill, died of colon cancer in 2007. The Concept. The goal of No-Shave November is to grow awareness by embracing our hair,… Continue reading No Shave November

Let’s BreakTheStigma Around Men’s Mental Health

Let’s BreakTheStigma Around Men’s Mental Health Suicide Prevention Month is September – Let’s #BreakTheStigma Around Men’s Mental Health It is not “unmanly” to struggle. Please don’t suffer in silence. You’re not “weak” for speaking up – you’re strong and brave #Suicide Prevention. Men can break down, cry, and experience intense grief and loss – they’re… Continue reading Let’s BreakTheStigma Around Men’s Mental Health

Men’s Mental Health

Men’s Mental Health Mental wellness is extremely important to everyone, including men. Normalizing men having mental health difficulties and reaching out for help can literally be lifesaving.

Staying Silent Isn’t Being Strong

Staying Silent Isn’t Being Strong Some men may choose not to speak out about their mental health issues because they donโ€™t want to be judged on their illness but this also means that keeping everything you are dealing with inside will not work out for you in the end.

A Dad

A Dad Which is correct, “Dad” or “Father”?ย Either is correct. Either could be appropriate or inappropriate, according to the context. However, most will agree that “father” is more of a biological title and a little more. Any male can be a father. or as I refer to him “sperm donor”. The title dad is earned… Continue reading A Dad

Happiness

Happiness In my family, this would not only be happiness but absolutely shocking. My daughter totally hates me, and everything I believe in. When she was younger, she would hug me goodnight, then that turned into a bro hug (one arm) and then into a fist bump, to an air fist bump, and then into… Continue reading Happiness

Googly-Eyes

Googly-Eyes I have never done this, but I can see how much fun it could be. Maybe someday. Sometimes, self-care means bulk-ordering googly eyes with the intent to vandalize. ย