Download or read book An Exploration of Men s Attitudes Regarding Depression and Help seeking written by Brian P. Cole and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Despite significantly higher risk of suicide and co-morbid substance abuse, college age men are far less likely than college age women to seek help when depressed (ACHA, 2010). This "gender gap" has led researchers to suggest that college men are experiencing a mental health crisis (Davies, Shen-Miller, & Isacco, 2010). Several theories have been suggested for this gender gap including: (a) barriers caused by male gender socialization, (b) inaccurate diagnostic criteria, and (c) men experience different symptoms when depressed (Cochran, 2005; Levin & Sanacora, 2007). Additionally, the current researcher hypotheses that fear of femininity is a core aspect of the gender gap. The current study utilized a randomized analogue design with a series of vignettes about men with depression to identify: (a) symptoms that men believe indicate depression, (b) beliefs of about the masculinity and femininity of men experiencing depression, and (c) the influence of gender socialization on psychological help-seeking. This study also evaluated Perlick and Manning's (2007) Model of Male Help-Seeking. Participants were men ( N=366) enrolled at a Midwestern university. A series of ANOVAs revealed that men viewed a vignette character experiencing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) as "less masculine" and "more feminine" than similar characters reporting symptoms congruent with Major Depressive Disorder-Male Type (MDD-MT; Pollack, 1998), a mix of symptoms of MDD and MDD-MT, and career concerns. Additionally, men identified characters reporting traditional symptoms of MDD as most depressed. As well, a series of linear regressions suggest that adherence to aspects of male gender socialization (i.e., Gender Role Conflict and Conformity to Masculine Norms) are related to decreased engagement in seeking help from professionals, friends, and family as well as increased engagement in avoidant coping behaviors. Despite past suggestions that positive psychological traits (i.e., hope and well-being; Magyar-Moe, 2009) may buffer against psychological distress, hope and well-being did not moderate the relationship between male gender role socialization and help-seeking behaviors. Last, results of path analysis did not reveal support for the Model of Male Help-Seeking (Perlick & Manning, 2007). Implications for mental health practitioners, strengths and limitations of the study, and suggestions for future research are provided.

Download or read book Mental Health written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Stigma of Mental Illness End of the Story written by Wolfgang Gaebel and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-08-10 with total page 648 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes a highly innovative contribution to overcoming the stigma and discrimination associated with mental illness – still the heaviest burden both for those afflicted and those caring for them. The scene is set by the presentation of different fundamental perspectives on the problem of stigma and discrimination by researchers, consumers, families, and human rights experts. Current knowledge and practice used in reducing stigma are then described, with information on the programmes adopted across the world and their utility, feasibility, and effectiveness. The core of the volume comprises descriptions of new approaches and innovative programmes specifically designed to overcome stigma and discrimination. In the closing part of the book, the editors – all respected experts in the field – summarize some of the most important evidence- and experience-based recommendations for future action to successfully rewrite the long and burdensome ‘story’ of mental illness stigma and discrimination.

Download or read book Men s Gender Role Conflict written by James M. O'Neil and published by Amer Psychological Assn. This book was released on 2015 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men's gender role conflict is a psychological state in which restrictive definitions of masculinity limit men's well-being and human potential. Gender role conflict (GRC) doesn't just harm boys and men, but also girls and women, transgendered people, and society at large. Extensive research relates men's GRC to myriad behavioral problems, including sexism, violence, homophobia, depression, substance abuse, and relationship issues. This book represents a call to action for researchers and practitioners, graduate students, and other mental healthcare professionals to confront men's GRC and reduce its harmful influence on individuals and society. James O'Neil is a pioneer in men's psychology who conceptualized GRC and created the Gender Role Conflict Scale. In this book, he combines numerous studies from renowned scholars in men's psychology with more than 30 years of his own clinical and research experience to promote activism and challenge the status quo. He describes multiple effects of men's GRC, including success, power, and competition issues restricted emotionality restricted affectionate behavior between men conflicts between men's work and family relations. O'Neil also explains when GRC can develop in a man's gender role journey, how to address it through preventative programs and therapy for boys and men, and what initiatives researchers and clinicians can pursue.

Download or read book Mental Health Men and Culture how Do Sociocultural Constructions of Masculinities Relate to Men s Mental Health Help seeking Behaviour in the WHO European Region written by and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A New Psychotherapy for Traditional Men written by Gary R. Brooks and published by Jossey-Bass. This book was released on 1998-09-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Breaking down the barriers Most men are trained from earliest childhood to suppressemotional distress, to avoid the subtle signals of interpersonalconflicts, to experience humiliation at the first hint of failure,and most of all, to resist asking for help. In this much-neededbook, Gary Brooks shares his experience of working with resistantmale clients and shows how to overcome this resistance and achievepositive results. Brooks reveals how compassion, respect, empathy,and sensitivity to men's defenses help break down barriers and makethem amenable to the therapeutic process.

Download or read book Depression in Men written by Trevor Johnson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Depression doesn't discriminate. Yet, the stigma surrounding mental health issues often prevents men from seeking the help they need. In "Depression in Men," we confront this stigma head-on, shedding light on the unique challenges faced by men in navigating the complexities of mental health. The Stigma Surrounding Men and Depression: Discover the societal norms and expectations that contribute to the stigma surrounding men's mental health, and learn how to challenge these harmful stereotypes. Societal Expectations and Masculinity: Explore the impact of traditional notions of masculinity on men's mental well-being, and uncover healthier ways to redefine what it means to be a man in today's world. Barriers to Seeking Help: Examine the barriers that prevent men from seeking help for depression, and discover strategies for overcoming these obstacles to access much-needed support. Internalized Stigma and Shame: Delve into the internalized stigma and shame that often accompany depression in men, and learn how to cultivate self-compassion and acceptance. Impact on Relationships: Understand how depression can affect relationships, and explore strategies for fostering healthy communication and support within intimate partnerships. Workplace Challenges: Navigate the challenges of managing depression in the workplace, and discover strategies for advocating for your mental health while maintaining professional responsibilities. Cultural Influences on Help-Seeking: Explore the cultural factors that influence men's attitudes toward mental health, and learn how to navigate cultural barriers to seeking help. High-Risk Groups: Identify high-risk groups for depression in men, and discover targeted interventions and support services tailored to their unique needs. Role of Social Support: Understand the crucial role of social support in men's mental health, and learn how to cultivate a strong support network to aid in recovery. Unique Symptoms in Men: Explore the unique symptoms of depression in men, and learn how to recognize and address these signs effectively. Co-occurring Substance Abuse: Examine the link between depression and substance abuse in men, and discover strategies for addressing co-occurring disorders and achieving lasting recovery. Overcoming Mental Health Stigma: Discover strategies for overcoming mental health stigma and advocating for greater awareness and acceptance in society. Therapeutic Approaches for Men: Explore therapeutic approaches tailored to men's unique needs, and discover effective strategies for managing depression and promoting emotional well-being. Preventing Suicide in Men: Learn how to recognize the warning signs of suicide risk in men, and discover strategies for prevention and intervention. Advocacy and Awareness: Become an advocate for men's mental health and contribute to greater awareness, understanding, and acceptance of depression in men. In "Depression in Men," we empower men to break free from the shackles of stigma and shame, providing them with the tools and resources they need to prioritize their mental health and reclaim their lives. This groundbreaking book is a must-read for men struggling with depression, as well as their loved ones, mental health professionals, and anyone interested in promoting men's mental well-being. Join us in breaking the silence and stigma surrounding men's mental health, one page at a time.

Download or read book A New Psychology of Men written by Ronald F. Levant and published by Basic Books (AZ). This book was released on 2003 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspired by feminist scholars who revolutionized our understanding of women's gender roles, the contributors to this pioneering book describe how men's proscribed roles are neither biological nor social givens, but rather psychological and social constructions. Questioning the traditional norms of the male role (such as the emphasis on aggression, competition, status, and emotional stoicism), they show how some male problems (such as violence, homophobia, devaluation of women, detached fathering, and neglect of health needs) are unfortunate by-products of the current process by which males are socialized. By synthesizing the latest research, clinical experience, and major theoretical perspectives on men and by figuring in cultural, class, and sexual orientation differences, the authors brilliantly illuminate the many variations of male behavior. This book will be a valuable resource not just for students of gender psychology in any discipline but also for clinicians and researchers who need to account for the relationship between men's behavior and the contradictory and inconsistent gender roles imposed on men. This new understanding of men's psychology is sure to enhance the work of clinical professionals-including psychologists, psychiatrists, social workers, counselors, and psychiatric nurses-in helping men reconstruct a sense of masculinity along healthier and more socially just lines.

Download or read book Psychological Help seeking written by Nicole Bevan and published by . This book was released on 2010 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Men have been shown to seek psychological help at lower rates than women (Kessler, Brown, & Broman, 1981). Recent research has demonstrated that much mental illness among men may go unidentified and untreated (particularly depression, Brownhill, 2003). The aim of this research was to identify the barriers that may exist to the identification of mental health concerns among men and to men seeking appropriate professional treatment. The first study investigated the impact of prior help-seeking, gender-role conflict, mental health locus of origin, personality, and gender on attitudes to psychological help-seeking. Internet based surveys were completed by 635 participants, the majority of whom were university students. Results showed that each of the variables specified above was associated with attitudes to help-seeking. The second study examined the mental health literacy of university students using vignettes developed by Jorm, Korten, Jacomb and colleagues (1997). Results showed that mental health literacy was lower amongst men than women, and was higher for depression than schizophrenia Men recommended lay help-seeking for depression whilst women advised seeing a psychologist. Results also indicated that some participants would be unlikely to seek intervention for mental health issues even when they considered this to be the best course of action. A third study was undertaken to investigate barriers to men and women seeking help for physical and mental concerns. Barriers to help-seeking for physical and mental concerns were similar. For men barriers included self-reliance, the stigma of being labelled mentally ill, and fear of outcome. The indicators that one was suffering from mental illness and predictions of subsequent action were explored and found to differ between genders. Participants identified education as likely to improve men's help-seeking behaviour. For the fourth study, 66 general practitioners and mental health professionals from rural and metropolitan locations completed a survey regarding men with mental illness and their psychological help-seeking. Practitioners reported beliefs that men's experience of mental illness differed from that of women. Such differences included that men denied problems, were prompted to seek help, did so as a last resort, and that rural factors impacted negatively on men's help-seeking behaviour. In order to provide a comprehensive understanding of men's help-seeking behaviour, the fifth study utilised in-depth interviews to investigate the experiences of men from rural and metropolitan locations who had sought professional assistance. Thematic analysis highlighted means of recognition of mental health problems, barriers and facilitators to seeking psychological intervention and associated rationale. Findings suggest that the ability to recognise a psychological problem and beliefs regarding appropriateness of seeking assistance may impede men's help-seeking behaviour. A number of common themes identified throughout this research were consistent with previous research on men's mental health and help-seeking. These included men's negative attitude towards psychological help-seeking, low mental health literacy, lack of psychological language, stigma, denial of the problem, delay of help-seeking, and the importance of the role of others in men's mental health. Many major themes which emerged throughout this research can be viewed as aspects of and responses to the pervasive and constrictive nature of 'hegemonic masculinity' (Connell, 2002). Implications for working therapeutically with men are discussed.

Download or read book Effectiveness of Psychoeducational Interventions in Improving Men s Attitudes Toward Help Seeking for Depression written by Richard P. Martielli and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Counseling Troubled Boys written by Mark S. Kiselica and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2011-02-14 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides practitioners with clear, helpful information about the process of understanding and engaging a wide array of boys and adolescent males in counseling. It supplies case examples and covers topics including race, ethnicity, religion, and other cultural factors of boys. A practical tool for school and mental health practitioners who need to understand and respond to the developmental and special issues of boys and adolescent males, Counseling Troubled Boys creates a bridge between young men and helping professionals. Key content includes adjustment issues, strategies for establishing rapport, interventions, case studies, and suggestions for future training and research.

Download or read book EBOOK A Sociology of Mental Health and Illness written by Anne Rogers and published by McGraw-Hill Education (UK). This book was released on 2014-05-16 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do we understand mental health problems in their social context? A former BMA Medical Book of the Year award winner, this book provides a sociological analysis of major areas of mental health and illness. The book considers contemporary and historical aspects of sociology, social psychiatry, policy and therapeutic law to help students develop an in-depth and critical approach to this complex subject.New developments for the fifth edition include: Brand new chapter on prisons, criminal justice and mental health Expanded coverage of stigma, class and social networks Updated material on the Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act and the Deprivation of Liberty A classic in its field, this well established textbook offers a rich and well-crafted overview of mental health and illness unrivalled by competitors and is essential reading for students and professionals studying a range of medical sociology and health-related courses. It is also highly suitable for trainee mental health workers in the fields of social work, nursing, clinical psychology and psychiatry. "Rogers and Pilgrim go from strength to strength! This fifth edition of their classic text is not only a sociology but also a psychology, a philosophy, a history and a polity. It combines rigorous scholarship with radical argument to produce incisive perspectives on the major contemporary questions concerning mental health and illness. The authors admirably balance judicious presentation of the range of available understandings with clear articulation of their own positions on key issues. This book is essential reading for everyone involved in mental health work." Christopher Dowrick, Professor of Primary Medical Care, University of Liverpool, UK "Pilgrim and Rogers have for the last twenty years given us the key text in the sociology of mental health and illness. Each edition has captured the multi-layered and ever changing landscape of theory and practice around psychiatry and mental health, providing an essential tool for teachers and researchers, and much loved by students for the dexterity in combining scope and accessibility. This latest volume, with its focus on community mental health, user movements criminal justice and the need for inter-agency working, alongside the more classical sociological critiques around social theories and social inequalities, demonstrates more than ever that sociological perspectives are crucial in the understanding and explanation of mental and emotional healthcare and practice, hence its audience extends across the related disciplines to everyone who is involved in this highly controversial and socially relevant arena." Gillian Bendelow, School of Law Politics and Sociology, University of Sussex, UK "From the classic bedrock studies to contemporary sociological perspectives on the current controversy over which scientific organizations will define diagnosis, Rogers and Pilgrim provide a comprehensive, readable and elegant overview of how social factors shape the onset and response to mental health and mental illness. Their sociological vision embraces historical, professional and socio-cultural context and processes as they shape the lives of those in the community and those who provide care; the organizations mandated to deliver services and those that have ended up becoming unsuitable substitutes; and the successful and unsuccessful efforts to improve the lives through science, challenge and law." Bernice Pescosolido, Distinguished Professor of Sociology, Indiana University, USA

Download or read book Through the Patient s Eyes written by Margaret Gerteis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-05-03 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sponsored by the Picker/Commonwealth Program for Patient-Centered Care In this comprehensive, research-based look at the experiences and needs of patients, the authors explore models of care that can make hospitalization more humane. Through the Patient's Eyes provides insights into why some hospitals are more patient-centered than others; how physicians can become more involved in patient-centered quality efforts; and how patient-centered quality can be integrated into health care policy, standards, and regulations. The authors show how, by bringing the patient's perspective to the design and delivery of health services, providers can improve their ability to meet patient's needs and enhance the quality of care.

Download or read book The Psychology of Men and Masculinities written by Ronald F. Levant and published by American Psychological Association (APA). This book was released on 2017 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume synthesizes and evaluates major theories, research, and applications in the psychology of men and masculinities--a thriving, growing field dedicated to the study of how men's lives shape, and are shaped by, sex and gender.

Download or read book The Social Psychology of HIV Infection written by John B. Pryor and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 2015-06-19 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the early 1980s we witnessed the birth of one of the most complex and perplexing social problems faced by modern society: the epidemic of infection with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Originally published in 1993 this title looks at the social psychology surrounding HIV and AIDS. The organization of the volume centres upon two themes: The Theoretical Roots of Prevention and The Dilemma of the PWA (person with AIDS). The goal of this volume is not to evaluate previous attempts to answer these social problems, but to provide theoretical analyses of some of the basic sociopsychological processes that underlie the problems. Over 20 years on this is a snapshot of research into HIV and AIDS and attitudes of the time looking at social problems that are very much still with us.

Download or read book Feminist Legal Theory Foundations written by D. Kelly Weisberg and published by Temple University Press. This book was released on 1993 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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