The way we treat men’s feelings is f*cked.
Therapy can help.
ESPECIALLY FOR GUYS,
ASKING FOR
HELP CAN BE
F*CKING HARD
Life is overwhelming and complicated.
Let’s acknowledge that.
It’s normal to feel scared, anxious, or just unsure about what’s next. But society can raise men to suck it up from the time they’re born. Emotions are seen as feminine, and struggling is rarely talked about.
No wonder by the time they reach their 20s, they think asking for help is for pussies. A lot of guys end up hiding tears, running from pain, acting out, and feeling alone.
Thinking of yourself? You don’t have to just tough it out. Leaning on professionals and talking about how you feel isn’t soft—it’s smart.
Let's TALK
ABOUT IT
Hear how therapy is already helping.
What’s
therapy for?
Young men are using therapy for plenty of different needs.
In fact, in 2020, 1 in 6 Americans tried it for the first time.
(Based on a survey conducted by OnePoll for Vida Health.)
BIG THINGS
- Adjusting to new family structures
- Career guidance
- Integrating into a new culture
- Trauma you've experienced
Day-to-day things
- Embracing self-identity
- Dating, relationships, and sex
- School and work stress
- Substance use that may feel like abuse
FEELING THINGS
- Anger, anxiety, and depression
- Chronic pain and illness
- Grief and loss (of a person, pet, etc.)
- Insomnia or sleep issues
RESOURCES THAT CAN
HELP
UNF*CK YOURSELF
Find what works for you.
In-person therapy isn’t accessible to everyone. Cost, availability, and geographic barriers can put some at a disadvantage.
There are still tools you can use to take steps toward feeling…and feeling better. If in-person therapy isn’t realistic for you at the moment, or if you need something totally different, take a look through these resources.
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For finding out what types of in-person therapists are available. You can filter by issue, insurance, gender, age, and more:
For therapy over the phone, if that’s more your thing. Tends to be more affordable and available than in-person sessions:
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For when you need someone to listen:
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
For when you need someone to listen about your time served:
For when you need someone familiar with supporting LGBTQ young people:
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For guy-focused medications, treatment plans, and care:
For articles about therapy, feeling “off,” and more:
For information about different conditions and treatments:
National Alliance on Mental Illness
For support groups online and in your area:
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For meditation guides when you want to sleep (or just breathe):
Calm | Insight Timer | Headspace
For a mental health blog and podcast from someone who gets it:
