Clearwater Counseling Highlights Importance of Mental Health During Men’s Health Month
Throughout the month of June, Clearwater Counseling (clearwatercounselingpc.org) is celebrating Men’s Health Month by bringing important information and insight to the forefront. Recognizing this annual observance once again makes it evident how important mental health is to overall wellness. Suicide, one of the top 10 causes of death, is more than three times as likely to be a cause of death for men than women. Instead of seeking help, some men may attempt to “self-medicate” through substance use and alcohol, which only deepens depression and encourages impulsive tendencies.
One major reason that men do not seek help for their depression is the stigma surrounding mental health, while another is the lack of communication or expressing feelings. Clearwater Counseling, PC encourages parents to start talking to their sons about this behavior early on so that male youth know it is completely acceptable to express their feelings and admit when they need help.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, please don’t be afraid to talk about it or reach out for professional help. Clearwater Counseling works with clients who are struggling with a variety of mental health diagnoses including depression, relationship issues, stress, grief/loss/trauma, addiction and recovery, co-dependency, anxiety and phobias, parenting problems, sexual abuse and incest, physical abuse and violence, and more. To learn more about staff, services, or resources, visit clearwatercounselingpc.org. To schedule an appointment with Clearwater Counseling, or for more information about mental health services, please call (308)210-8487 or email info@clearwatercounselingne.org.