Men and Mental Health

This project is for my Psychology of Men and Masculinity class. I am creating a blog on men's mental health. My goal is to have user generated content from people who wish to share their stories.

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I would love submissions from both men AND women. If you have a father, brother, or other loved one who has struggled with mental illness, please feel free to tell that story. Say what you want to say and say it how you want to say it. Tell me a story, write a poem, there is no length requirement. There really are no rules. Ultimately, I want to send a message to men that they are not alone and it is okay to ask for help.



Please consider the following:



​​-What are some barriers for men when it comes to seeking help for mental illness?

-How did you or your loved one cope/seek help?

-What effect does mental illness have on a man's masculinity?

-What can we do to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental illness?



You do not have to answer these questions. Just keep these in mind, as it may help guide you in telling your story. Again, the goals are reducing stigma and promoting outreach.



I will post a link to the blog once I begin posting. I want to wait until I have enough stories. I do hope to keep this going beyond my class.



Additionally, I will not include any identifying information on blog. The only thing people will see is what you share!



Thank you so much for your willingness to help, and please pass this along to anyone who would be willing to participate!