Anxiety & Depression
The Neuroscience of Depression for Lawyers: An Interview with Alex Korb, Ph.D.
Dr. Alex Korb is a neuroscientist, writer, and coach. He has studied the brain for more than twenty years, attended Brown University as an undergrad, and earned his Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA. He’s published over a dozen peer-reviewed journal articles on depression and is also the author of the books “The Upward Spiral: Using […]
TMS for OCD: Your Complete Guide to Treatment
If obsessive thoughts and time-consuming rituals are taking over your day, you are not alone…and you are not without options. Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared, noninvasive treatment designed to gently modulate brain circuits involved in obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). In this guide, we explain: What OCD is How TMS for OCD works The evidence […]
Climbing Through Depression: One Step at a Time
One foot down, then the other. Just one step at a time, I have always told myself. I have to be stronger than who I was yesterday. Since I was young, climbing mountains has been on my mind. I grew up watching Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Alex Honnold in documentaries like Meru or Free […]
“I have PTSD. Is EMDR a scam?” – Chipur
Your therapist made it official — you have PTSD. You weren’t surprised, until she recommended EMDR therapy. You’d heard it was controversial, so you won’t go thumbs-up until you do your homework. But wanting to try her on for size, you asked, “Is EMDR a scam?” So, in EMDR session work, it’s crucial to hold […]
Helping a Friend Manage Loneliness Through His Divorce
A friend of mine was going through a difficult ending to his marriage. It was a messy break-up and I could tell it really weighed on him. Nonetheless, he was adamant that he was managing well. We played hockey together and a group of us would go for some beers at a local pub after […]
Evan’s Journey Working in the Arctic
Working in the Arctic is a unique experience—living at the top of the world offers plenty of unique experiences and challenges. For many men, the darkness of winters and the long sun-filled summers can take a toll on the mind, body and soul. Over my three years working in Arctic communities, without my knowing, my […]
Helping a Lonely Friend | Why Consistency Is Better Than Intensity
The ironic thing is, even though all of us have experienced loneliness, it can still often feel tricky when you’re trying to support someone in your life who may be lonely. Now I know I had this same thought when I was trying to help a close friend of mine who was experiencing loneliness, and […]
Sam’s Story – HeadsUpGuys
One time, I was struggling with some loneliness and depression, and feeling like a dark cloud was following me around. Like I have the tendency to do, I hid it the best I could, not wanting to draw attention to my struggles. Then, out of the blue, I got a text from a friend, essentially […]
Understanding Loneliness and How to Overcome It
Loneliness is a common and deeply human experience, and something that affects far more people than many realize. More than 45% of men who have completed our Stress Test indicate that it’s one of the top stressors in their lives. This is also reflected globally, with various studies suggesting that, at any given time, around […]
A Practical Guide for Men
When we feel unhappy with our bodies, it doesn’t mean we’re vain or self-obsessed. Usually, it reflects how often and in what ways we’re comparing ourselves to others. It’s very common for men to feel some body dissatisfaction, with concerns most commonly appearing around: Weight Muscle mass and definition Height Penis Size Balding and Hair […]