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To find out, I reached out to Dr. Ryan Howes, a clinical psychologist in Pasadena, California, who gave me insight into how we can all try to understand and change the dialogue around men's mental health.

And before we get started, mental health issues affect everyone differently, no matter your gender — but studies and statistics show that there are significant differences in how men and women deal with things like depression, anxiety, and stress. These struggles are deeply personal, and although the notes in this post are limited to the sample of clients Dr. Howes sees in his practice, we hope you find some solace in knowing others might be going through what you are — or that it helps you think a little differently about the men in your life.

While the experiences on this list can apply to all men, cis and trans, they certainly don't cover all the specific mental health issues trans men deal with. Read more about transgender mental health here.