Episode description

A growing number of men are experiencing mental health struggles. However, surveys from all around the world find that men are very reluctant to talk about their mental health. As a result, their mental health issues often go undiagnosed and untreated, and many turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms. In today’s show, we’re going to open up a conversation about men’s mental health.

I am joined by David Khalili, a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified sexologist, and founder of Rouse Relational Wellness, a boutique couples and sex therapy center in San Francisco. He is author of the Mental Health Workbook for Men and Sex Worriers: A Mindfully Queer Guide to Men’s Anxiety Around Sex and Dating.

Some of the topics we address in this episode include:

• How is mental health different from mental illness?
• What are some of the most common mental health concerns facing men today?
• What are some of the factors that contribute to men’s mental health concerns?
• What are some of the ways that a man’s mental health can affect his sex life?
• How can men cope with stress more effectively?

You can check out David’s website to learn more.

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