3 Healthy ways to Deal with Anger
Riley was livid. His heart was pumping out of his chest. His hands were shaking, and all he could think about was, “This is it. It’s go time.” Riley is not an MMA fighter or a warrior about to enter…
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The Two Faces of Anger
“I’m not angry. You’re the one yelling. Nothing I ever do is good enough for you. I can never do enough.” The conversation began with talk about some badly needed home repairs, but—as Josh and Annie so often did—the conversation…
This is How to Support Someone Who Doesn’t Want Help
The Men and Mental Health Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Operation Red Wings Foundation website and was not written by Good Dads staff. If there’s one thing we all need to…
Reinventing Manhood: A Need for Connection and Purpose
The police academy, fire academy and military boot camps are filled with 18 to 20-somethings pushing harder mentally and physically than they have ever pushed themselves before. These platforms are mostly for young adults and are even more highlighted than…
6 Ways to Raise Awareness About Mental Health Stigma
The Men and Mental Health Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Operation Red Wings Foundation website and was not written by Good Dads staff. More than 50% of Americans will be diagnosed…
That one time I had a nervous breakdown
Let me tell you about my brain. Imagine thinking about all the things you have to do one day at work. While you are thinking about those things, a constant song plays in your head. While this song is only…
A Leader’s Journey to Building Mentally Strong Children (Day 1: A Tough Topic)
The Men and Mental Health Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Parent-child-Connect website and was not written by Good Dads staff. Mental health is a tough topic of discussion in most…
Hiding in Plain Sight: Men and Mental Health
There’s a pain in Dave’s chest that he can’t get rid of. He massages it constantly and has no clue as to why it hurts. He can’t sleep at night, and he feels tired all during the day, even when…
Removing the Mental Health Stigma for Men
The Men and Mental Health Blog features some curated content from online resources. This post originally appeared on the Operation Red Wings Foundation website and was not written by Good Dads staff. Did you know that men are far more likely to…
Men and Mental Health: The good, the bad and the difficult
“So what do you want me to do, Doc? I’ve never done this. Where do I sit? Did you want me to lie down on the couch?” I’ve grown accustomed to this kind of question—especially with men. Especially on their…