It took me well into my 30s to admit that I was suffering from a form of mental illness. As males, we all experience something adverse in our lives. It could be a car crash, the death of a family member or a high school senior moving out to new adventures. For some, it may even include a Super Bowl loss for our favorite sports team, because the fact remains that many of us men are sports fanatics. Depending on who you ask, there’s nothing more depressing than watching your favorite team make it all the way, only to lose the big game.

While traditional therapy is a valuable resource for many, it’s not the only option for managing mental health. And let’s be honest, sometimes therapy feels a little too much like asking for directions. You know you need it, but you’d rather figure it out on your own. This blog explores various alternatives that can be effective in promoting mental well-being for men who may not have access to therapy or prefer other approaches.

Over the course of their lives, about 6 percent of Americans will experience Post-Traumatic Distress Disorder (PTSD), and as many as 29 percent of military veterans experience symptoms of PTSD during their lives. June is PTSD Awareness Month in an effort to break the stigma around this mental health condition and spotlight resources for help.

Let’s look at some of the most common mental health issues for veterans. While these are the most common mental health issues affecting military veterans, they are not the only mental health issues a veteran can struggle with. Additionally, an individual can be diagnosed with more than one of the condition at the same time (also known as comorbid or co-occurring disorders).

June is Pride Month and an important time to show support for historically marginalized LGBTQIA+ employees. As with Mental Health Awareness Month, it’s a time to amplify voices, share resources, and break down stigma. Also similar to mental health, it’s important for employers to continue these conversations throughout the year.

When someone experiences a traumatic event, it is normal to feel stress, anxiety or depression. If those intense feelings last for more than a month and impact your ability to have a healthy life, you have Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are at higher risk for mental health conditions than heterosexual and cisgender communities. How serious is it?

LGB adults are twice as likely to experience a mental health condition.

Transgender people are almost four times as likely to experience a mental health condition.