Suicide risk is higher on Mondays and New Year's Day, according to an analysis of data from 26 countries. Possible explanations include distress by pressure from work at the beginning of the week, and higher rates of alcohol consumption before and on New Year’s Day and weekends.
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Suicide risk is higher on Mondays and New Year's Day
Suicide risk is higher on Mondays and New Year's Day
***This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self
***This media release contains information some readers may find distressing as it refers to data about mental health, suicide and self
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Social expectations of masculinity may be bad for cardiovascular health in men. Sociocultural pressures to perform male gender identity are linked to detrimental health-related behaviors, such as substance use and rejection of medical therapies and recommendations, finds study involving 4,230 men.
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Male gender expression linked to worse cardiovascular risk management - UChicago Medicine
A new study found more stereotypical male gender expression is linked to less reported diagnoses and treatment for cardiovascular disease risk factors
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New study suggests ‘manly’ men at higher risk of heart problems: Men who strongly conform to traditionally masculine behaviors are significantly less likely to receive treatment for heart conditions. Societal pressure on men to appear tough and self-reliant may be putting their hearts at risk.
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Jamanetwork
Male Gender Expressivity and Diagnosis and Treatment of CVD Risks in Men
This cohort study examines the association between male gender expressivity--a measure reflecting sociocultural pressures to convey male gender identity--during adolescence and adulthood and diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD) risks in…
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Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy helps rage-filled middle-aged man overcome antisocial traits and severe alcoholism - Over a three-year period, this treatment helped him overcome severe alcohol abuse, ease deep feelings of depression, and reduce his harmful, antisocial thoughts.
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Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy helps rage-filled man overcome antisocial traits and severe alcoholism
A 44-year-old man with alcoholism, depression, and antisocial personality traits underwent three years of ketamine-assisted psychotherapy, resulting in reduced alcohol use, depression, and violent thoughts.
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Men underestimate each other’s willingness to seek help for depression 🤝🧠 which may discourage them from seeking help themselves, study finds 📊💔
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Men underestimate each other’s willingness to seek help for depression, study finds
Many men wrongly assume other men are unwilling to seek help for depression, which may discourage them from seeking help themselves, new research shows.
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Over 1 in 5 boys and men in Canada and US may meet diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder. Yet they remained overlooked. Boys and men often face barriers to seeking help for eating disorders, including stigma and shame, fear of judgment, and lack of gender-affirming treatment options. 🍁🇨🇦🇺🇸💔💪
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EurekAlert!
New research reveals one in five boys and men may meet criteria for an eating disorder
A new study has found that over 1 in 5 boys and men in Canada and the United States may meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder, highlighting the urgent need for greater awareness, tailored prevention efforts, and inclusive clinical support for…
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Younger men are less likely to seek professional help for their health. Men aged 18-29 were the least likely, often seeking help from online sources or their own networks. Barriers include cost and logistics, stigma around mental health and a fear of compromising independence by asking for help. 💪🧠💻
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Younger men are less likely to seek professional help for their health
Younger men are less likely to seek professional help for their health
Younger men are less likely than older men to seek professional help for physical or mental health problems, accordin
Younger men are less likely than older men to seek professional help for physical or mental health problems, accordin
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Younger men are less likely to seek professional help for their health 🩺 | Men aged 18-29 were the least likely, often seeking help from online sources 🌐 or their own networks 🤝. Barriers include cost 💰 and logistics, stigma around mental health 🧠 and a fear of compromising independence by asking for help 🙁.
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Younger men are less likely to seek professional help for their health
Younger men are less likely to seek professional help for their health
Younger men are less likely than older men to seek professional help for physical or mental health problems, accordin
Younger men are less likely than older men to seek professional help for physical or mental health problems, accordin
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One Weekly Pill for People with Schizophrenia-Type Disorder 💊🧠✨
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Medscape
Weekly Pill Platform Succeeds in Schizophrenia, With Much Wider Promise
If phase 3 trial results are confirmed, a novel once-weekly pill platform could transform daily medications into weekly formulations, researchers say.
Intimate partner violence overwhelmingly affects women, but men can also be victims. Yet male victims are often met with skepticism, ridicule, or disbelief. People are more likely to dismiss male victims of intimate partner violence when they also endorse sexist beliefs about men. 💔👩❤️👨🤔
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New study finds link between sexism and denial of male victimhood in relationships
New research shows that many people endorse myths that minimize abuse against men in relationships. These myths are closely tied to sexist attitudes about masculinity, gender roles, and who is believed to be a “real” victim of violence.
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Childhood trauma can harm health for life 🌱💔🩺
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UGA Today
Childhood trauma can harm health for life
Distressing youth environments may impact cardiovascular health and aging, particularly for Black men and women, according to a new UGA study.
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Lonely individuals tend to view themselves as a burden to others. People experiencing loneliness tend to view their own contributions to relationships more negatively, particularly with family. 😔💔👥
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Lonely individuals tend to view themselves as a burden to others
A study of U.S. adults finds that loneliness is linked to feeling like a burden in close relationships. The research also highlights how internal physiological states—such as heart rate variability—may shape how individuals cope with loneliness and self-doubt.
Toxic masculinity indirectly lowers help-seeking behavior by encouraging men to bottle up emotions 🤐💔 | The findings may help inform efforts to improve mental health service access for men, who remain underrepresented in treatment settings despite elevated suicide risks. 🧠🚨
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Toxic masculinity indirectly lowers help-seeking behavior by encouraging men to bottle up emotions
A new study suggests that toxic masculinity tends to discourage emotional expression in men, which in turn reduces their likelihood of seeking mental health support, especially for personal problems and suicidal thoughts.
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