Anxiety & Depression
Overcoming Depression and Anxiety | Blake’s Story
About Blake: My name is Blake McCallum, I am a Carpenter and former first responder. What was the major turning point in your recovery from anxiety and depression? I struggled with major anxiety for most my adult life, always neglecting to seek help, telling myself “it’s just how I am”, or “it’s fine I can […]
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder in Men
Panic Attacks – A Real Life Example It was a long week. After having dinner and putting your kids to bed, you put on a show to relax. Without warning, you start to notice a pressure in your chest. Confused, you think about whether you ate something unusual, except you didn’t, and as the pressure […]
Learning to Struggle Together | Matt’s Story
About Matt: I’m a founder, author, and speaker passionate about wellbeing, self-love and the small moments that help people feel grounded. Through my company Placemaking 4G, my book “I Love You, I Trust You, I’m Proud of You”, my recent TEDx talk, and a mental health initiative I helped found to support athlete mental health […]
Harley on Losing His Father and Brother to Suicide
Eleven years apart, on the same date, Harley lost both his brother (in 2008) and his father (in 2019) to suicide. One loss came without warning; the other with a heartbreaking sense of knowing. Together, they would shape the course of his life, transforming silence into advocacy, and grief into connection. When Harley speaks about […]
A New Chapter for HeadsUpGuys : Community Update
Since 2015, HeadsUpGuys has been a program of the University of British Columbia, working hard to develop and deliver an increasingly comprehensive array of resources to support men as they work toward better health and happiness. Thanks to your support, we’ve grown to become the global leader in men’s mental health. As we enter our […]
Your Stories – Carl – HeadsUpGuys
About Carl I’m Carl Davies, a 56-year-old expatriate French teacher from the UK who has lived in the UAE since 2003. What was the major turning point in your recovery from having a stroke? Having recovered well in hospital, I felt ok as I was discharged but while home alone, it hit me. I felt […]
Your First TMS Session: What to Expect
Thinking about trying transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy? Whether you’re exploring it for depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions, you’re probably wondering what the experience will be like. Being concerned before any procedure is perfectly normal. Although TMS has been used successfully for years, it’s still a relatively new practice. This blog will walk […]
Understanding ADHD in Men: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment
What Is ADHD? Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a developmental condition with symptoms that begin in childhood (even if not recognized during childhood) and often persists into adulthood. ADHD manifests through challenges with managing attention and concentration, controlling impulses, staying organized, and finishing tasks. In childhood, hyperactivity often presents as having a hard time staying […]
Your Stories – Gray – HeadsUpGuys
About Gray I am an author, former attorney, and advocate for men’s mental health awareness. I play the piano, read, and play with Lego. I am also a decorated military veteran, having served as a cryptologic linguist in the US Navy. I was active duty in the Navy during the don’t ask, don’t tell era, […]
Understanding Narcissism and Narcissistic Personality Disorder
What is Narcissism? Narcissism refers to a personality trait that concerns self-investment. “Normal” narcissism involves a healthy, positive sense of self-worth characterized by self-acceptance, curiosity, and compassion, including pride and enjoyment. It also relates to directions and goals in life, to capability and aspirations, and to ownership and appreciation of real accomplishment. Interpersonally, healthy […]