Author: Dale
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Alcohol and Mental Health: The Truth About Self-Medication
You’re exhausted after another brutal day. Work stress is crushing you. Your anxiety is through the roof. You reach for that beer, telling yourself it’s just to “take the edge off.” Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Nearly 1 in 4 men with mood disorders use alcohol to cope with their symptoms. But what starts as…
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Sleep Disorders in Men: When to Seek Professional Help
Every night, millions of men climb into bed expecting rest but find only frustration. Men are 2-4 times more likely than women to have sleep apnea, and 30 million Americans have sleep apnea, but only 6 million are diagnosed. If you’re one of the countless men lying awake wondering when exhaustion became your new normal,…
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Mindful Communication Improve Relationships Through Presence
Picture this: You’re having a heated discussion with your wife. Your heart is racing. Your jaw is clenched. You’re already planning your comeback before she finishes speaking. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Research shows that 40% of men have never spoken to anyone about their mental health, and many Christian men struggle with vulnerability and…
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Professional Goals & Mental Health: Managing Career Pressure
Picture this: You’re 32 years old, climbing the corporate ladder, but every promotion feels like adding another brick to your chest. You’re not alone. Recent research shows that 45% of new cases of depression and anxiety among young workers are directly attributable to work stress. For men especially, the pressure to “man up” and push…
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Team sports beat solo exercise for men’s mental health
You’re standing at the gym entrance on a Tuesday evening. Do you head to the basketball court where guys are calling for players? Or do you grab those headphones and hit the treadmill alone? For millions of men, this choice happens daily. And here’s what might surprise you: the research shows your decision could dramatically…
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Evening Routines for Better Mental Health
Picture this: It’s 11 PM. You’re lying in bed scrolling through your phone. Work stress is racing through your mind like a broken record. Sound familiar? You’re not alone. Research shows people are at their lowest around midnight, yet most men skip the one thing that could change everything – a solid evening routine. The…
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Brotherhood: How Friends Saved My Life, Male Health Crisis
The roots of this story trace back to December 2018. I want to share with you how the principles in the blog post “Supporting a Friend in Crisis: A Man’s Guide” ultimately sustained me and saved my life. On October 31st, 2023 I was feeling off waking up at 4:00 am feeling achy and numbness…
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Supplements for Mental Health: What Works, What Doesn’t
Your mind is your most powerful asset. Yet, when depression takes hold, it can feel as if that asset is failing. Here’s what the latest research reveals about supplements that may help restore it. By the numbers: 76% of workers feel burned out at least sometimes, and men are four times less likely to get…
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Power Naps: Strategic Rest for Mental Performance
You’re staring at your computer screen at 2 PM, fighting the afternoon slump. Your eyelids feel heavy. Your brain feels foggy. That important presentation is in two hours, but you can barely string together a coherent thought. Sound familiar? Here’s what might surprise you: NASA research shows that a 26-minute nap can boost alertness by…