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Have We Overlooked Men When Talking About Body Shaming?
I’ve been lucky enough to see a couple of men talk about eating disorders, and body image, but I’ll be the first to admit, if you asked me, based on what I see and hear, if these were mostly women’s issues, I’d probably say yes. But that’s wrong. These are very much men’s issues and trans issues as well. We make jokes about dad bods and assume it’s no big deal because it’s men, and they don’t have the same problems, and hang ups, but we do. There are far more people in the world struggling with their body, and disordered eating, who aren’t included in the conversation because we assume it’s a young women’s issue.
Sharing – Persuading a Loved One to Seek Mental Health Support
There are quite a few ideas to consider before you talk to someone you love that I highly encourage you to read. The last thing you want to do is create a situation where they feel judged or stigmatized but it happens more often than it should. (It should never happen, we aren’t even close to that.)
However, there is one thing that I have found really helps whenever someone is talking about their own mental health issues, or feeling embarrassed about considering therapy for themselves and it’s quoted right there in this article:
“If you’ve gone to therapy, you can share your experiences with them, too. It can help to let them know they aren’t alone in seeking help. “
Link – Secrets, Shame & Mental Health
The study says keeping mental health issues secret creates shame in ourselves, and as we all know, shame drives people to feelings of worthlessness, self-harm, etc. All bad, bad things. So I have to agree with the article’s conclusion: In regards to shame and our mental health, I think the most helpful thing we can…
Link – Self-Stigma and Mental Health
This is something I think many of us go through in our own ways – I want to dispel the existing stigma applied to mental health. Through communication and using my voice I can raise awareness. While I can research how people’s attitudes and beliefs perpetuate the stigma, and write about them — speaking publicly…
Links I’m Sharing (weekly)
Are you feeling lonely? Is Now a Good Time to Try Telehealth or Online Therapy? How to get free therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic Alone, Together: Why It’s Physical Distancing, Not Social Distancing How to Get the Mental Health Care You Need During COVID-19 Mental Health in Times of Crisis Healing from Sexual Violence: How…
