THERAPY, MENS MENTAL HEALTH Joseph W LaFleur Jr THERAPY, MENS MENTAL HEALTH Joseph W LaFleur Jr

Why Men Don't Seek Therapy: Breaking Down Barriers to Mental Health Care in DC

The statistics tell a devastating story of male suffering: Men die by suicide at nearly 4 times the rate of women, accounting for 80% of all suicide deaths despite being 50% of the population Only 33% of men with depression receive any form of counseling or therapy Just 17% of American men saw a mental health professional in 2023, compared to 28.5% of women Over 6 million men experience depression annually, yet the condition remains massively underdiagnosed in male populations

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Men and Depression: Breaking the Silence on Mental Health, Masculinity, and the Crisis of Connection

Meta Description: Men die by suicide at 4x the rate of women, yet only 33% seek help for depression. DC therapist explores men's mental health crisis, toxic masculinity barriers, relationship struggles, LGBTQ+ men's unique challenges, and how ther...

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