Category: Men’s Issues
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November 30th, 2010 |
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When you picture a young person with an eating disorder, who do you picture? “Caucasian, well-off females” are a common presumption, according to the authors of a new report in the American Academy of Pediatrics’ journal, Pediatrics. People of color, boys, and kids of younger and younger ages are also affected, says the study, and the prevalence of eating disorders in these groups (as well as across all groups in general) is on a steady rise. In a new set of statistics, eating disorders (specifically... Read More
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November 25th, 2010 |
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So many factors go into our mental health and well-being. Environment, social ties and family dynamics, access to green space, physical health, leisure time, diet and nutrition, financial peace of mind, career situation, and sense of ability to influence one’s own fate all play a role. If you re-read that list, you’ll notice that many have socioeconomic ties. Access to education, career preparation and a good job give people greater control in creating homes and lives that are safe, healthy, and uplifting. Conversely, lack of those resources may make one feel... Read More
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October 19th, 2010 |
Since my last blog post several of you (all female) have logged onto my website and then called to express relief that I’m writing about something – women and pornography addiction – that many people and the popular media don’t recognize as a real problem. The Washington Times recently published results from a 2006 Internet Filter Review poll which found that 9.4 women access adult websites each month, and 13 percent of them admit to accessing pornography at work. And remember folks, this was 4 years ago!
Another sobering fact has surfaced as I continue to help women who have been... Read More
October 19th, 2010 |
* This blog is a follow-to Richard's previous article, "Who's in Charge - Understanding Men Today"
Why do so many men sabotage relationships and careers? Current cultural stereotypes of men range from bumbling incompetence to aggressive, macho insensitivity. I’ve worked with men in therapy and personal growth workshops for over 25 years, and I’ve identified a type of adult man I call the LATE Men, Lost, Angry Teens, and they are often stuck in an adolescent level of development – literally,... Read More
September 23rd, 2010 |
Thus far in this series, we’ve looked at the challenges people face in intimacy and sexuality when dealing with cancer. The first post provided a general overview of the topic and the second post provided more specifics regarding the effects of chemotherapy on sexuality. This post will focus on how a person’s perception of him/herself and their partner’s perception of them can influence their sexuality in the face of cancer. The majority of studies of sexuality in cancer only address those cancers involving sex organs, i.e., breast, prostate, and gynecologic cancers, hence the focus of this... Read More
September 21st, 2010 |
As teenagers become increasingly sedentary, their use of videogames and computers rises as well, with some even seeking treatment for computer addiction therapy. Beyond the compulsive element, violence in videogames is another primary concern. We already know that playing violent video games increases a person’s aggressive tendencies right after playing, but how long do those effects last? A new study shows that even 24... Read More
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September 9th, 2010 |
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Postnatal depression is well-known for mothers, but what about fathers? New research shows that both mothers and fathers can become depressed after their child is born. While the rates for men are lower than women across the board, depression peaks for both genders at the same time: within the first year after the child’s birth. The study looked at almost 87,000 families in the U.K. over a course of 14 years, and tracked parents’ reports of depression from the time of childbirth up... Read More
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September 7th, 2010 |
In the early 2000s my colleague Al Cooper dubbed online pornography as “the crack cocaine of sexual addiction.” He wrote about the “three As” that spur users deeper and deeper into a pathological attachment to the mood altering experience that pornography viewers experience. The first A stands for “Accessibility.” Users don’t have to get dressed, drive to the nearest porn shop, park, partake, drive home, etc. And the internet is open 24-7.
The second A stands for “Affordability.” Pornography found online is often free, and can be downloaded and stored or “hoarded” for... Read More
August 30th, 2010 |
For decades, researchers have assumed that the fight-or-flight response is how human beings react to stress. This response, with its associated increase in blood pressure, heart rate and cortisol levels, is viewed as an adaptation that developed over thousands of years. In other words, if a saber-toothed tiger is attacking, you either spear the sucker or run like crazy. But when researcher Shelley Taylor, Ph.D. of UCLA noticed that women don’t always respond this way, she reviewed the data from stress research studies, and found that most of the subjects (both human and animal) were males. Only... Read More
August 14th, 2010 |
Parent-child relationships influence how children grow up to see the world. Strained relationships can result in resentment and insecurity, and are a common topic of exploration and discussion when adults meet with therapists and counselors. But positive relationships have positive adult outcomes, and a new study has found a specific link between father-son relationships and grown sons’ ability to deal with stress. Men who report having had supportive, attentive fathers reacted to stress less emotionally and reported... Read More
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August 12th, 2010 |
As noted last month, cancer treatments can have a significant effect on a person’s sexuality and desire to be intimate. Common side effects of chemotherapy include nausea, which may be worsened by sexual activity, and fatigue, which may persist for months after treatment is finished. Hair loss is another common side effect of chemotherapy, and it can be particularly distressing to women. One woman described feeling like “an old man” because of her mastectomy and baldness.
Chemotherapy also has some gender specific side effects. Depending on a woman’s age, it may cause a profound... Read More
June 17th, 2010 |
While women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression, the suicide rate is at least three times higher in men. A recent study finds that masculine ideals and a sense of duty to protect and provide for family are two common sources of strength that men rely on to overcome suicidal thoughts. The study, which took place at the University of British Columbia, found that the most helpful thing for most men is through connection with close family members. Ironically, the masculine ideals that men often find... Read More
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May 30th, 2010 |
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Men are often pinpointed as being a particularly difficult group to reach in terms of psychotherapy and related fields. While men may benefit equally well from psychotherapy services, they are more prone than women to keeping their psychological concerns quiet, declining to talk about their issues with others –especially with health professionals. Facing significant social, and often, personal, stigmas surrounding the discussion of emotions, men often attempt to bottle their feelings, an issue that may lead to physical health problems. Such was the case of... Read More
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May 7th, 2010 |
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Though it may be a difficult topic for some clients to consider and discuss, sexual well-being can play a crucial role in overall happiness and mental health, and experiencing a poor sex life or harboring negative thoughts about one's ability can be detrimental to daily mood and functioning. People who experience sexual well-being concerns are typically counseled to talk with a physician about any physical issues, but a study recently carried out at Oregon State University has found that the... Read More
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