Men's Mental Health: Retreat away from Social Pressure.
Why Don't we Talk About Men mental Health?
Mental health is for both men and women, yet a social pressure, stigma or limting beliefs, push men to hide their feelings. Traditional gender roles/ society pretended that unemotional men - if not emotionally dissociated men were "real men’.
Underlying concerns such as social pressure, judgement, shame and isolation. Men are frequently conditioned to hide their emotions, mislabelling their vulnerability for weakness. As a result, requesting help becomes stigmatised, forcing many men to suffer in silence.
The reality of depression among men is severe. According to research, men are less likely than women to seek mental health services, resulting in underdiagnosis and untreated disorder and leading to this heart-wrenching statistic: men account for almost 75% of suicide deaths in the UK, with suicide being the top cause of death for men under the age of 35.
Men have distinct obstacles moulded by cultural expectations and gender conventions; Men are said to be as less able and less interested than women in building emotional and supportive relationships with others. Yet, it is often some sort of social conditioning preventing men from opening up on their emotions or challenges they are facing: obliging them to internalised problems we could find a solution.
Suppressing your emotions and suffering in silence can exacerbate your mental health problems. If you're dealing with depression, anxiety, or another mental health issue, speak with a health professional and get the help you deserve to feel better.
How to loose emotional weight?
Emotional weight means carrying a heavy burden. Visiting your GP might be the best first step toward fixing the problem to heal.
Health experts can recommend treatment options suited to your specific situations and needs. Therapy, medication, rehab, retreats and other support can help you transition through this phase of your life. If your condition is urgent, do not wait to visit your GP.
You can also contact helplines like Samaritans, CALM, and SANEline to seek immediate medical assistance. Talking to someone honestly about how you feel to receive the appropriate emotional support can be helpful; If you have been or are being abused or traumatised you might hesitate sharing your testimony by fear of being mocked or feeling emasculated but vocalising the truth can only help you obtaining the help you deserve. Remember, the ones who matter won’t mind that you speak, and the ones who mind don’t matter.
What are the signs of a mental health crisis?
If you are suffering of suicidal thoughts, self-harm, extreme anxiety or panic attacks, paranoia, denial, dissociation, depression or feeling of control, these symptoms are an invitation to contact a health support service right away.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) believes that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all linked, and that by modifying negative thinking patterns and behaviours, we can reduce emotional pain and increase our well-being.
CBT is usually structured and goal-oriented, with clients actively involved in the therapeutic process; making it a successful treatment for mental health disorders, such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD and eating disorders.
The key components of CBT are:
Cognitive restructuring means identifying and confronting harmful or unreasonable attitudes/ beliefs, to replace them with behaviours more in alignement with who we want to be.
Behavioural Activation: Increasing your participation in positive, rewarding activities to improve your mood and alleviate depression or anxiety symptoms.
Exposure Therapy: Often used to treat phobias and anxiety disorders, this technique involves gradually and methodically exposing patients to feared events or stimuli to diminish their fear and avoidance.
Skills building: CBT often involves learning practical coping skills and strategies for stress management, emotion regulation and problem solving skills.
CBT enables people to adopt healthier behaviours and actualise their obsolete trauma response with new, helpful coping strategies.
Men mental health retreat
Designed to provide men the mental health support they need through teachings, training, practices and initiation.
It often happens that men have everything they thought they wanted, but deep inside they are not fulfilled, alive, content or/and happy.
Those retreats aim to inspire men to prioritise their mental health and well-being. Embrace your full potential, disconnect from every day life, break free from societal restraints, meet new people and explore the world to find yourself again.
7 Day All-Inclusive. Hiking Retreat for Men in Spain
In this private retreat trip, Raymond takes men on a spiritual hiking tour in which you will make a complete transformation back to your authentic self. From £6,316.
3 Day Retreat, Log Cabin Sanctuary Asheville, US
Enjoy your time in a comfy log cabin sanctuary on a mountain and walk next door to the traditional altar for healing and counseling in an ancient way, honoring the cycles and transitions of human life. From £533
Disclaimer The material in this blog post is offered just for informational reasons and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any questions about a physical problem, always consult with your physician or a skilled mental health specialist. The retreat centres mentioned in this post are affiliate partners, and while we try to give accurate and up-to-date information, we do not promote or guarantee the efficacy or safety of any particular retreat programme or treatment style. Participation in retreats or other mental health interventions should be done under the supervision of a certified practitioner and in accordance with personal requirements and circumstances. We expressly disclaim all liability for damages or losses resulting from the use of the information contained in this page or participation in retreat activities.
