#men's mental health awareness

[friendrat]

It's Men's Mental Health Awareness Month! Make sure to tell the men in your life how much you appreciate them!!!

[grabowskibeepboop]

Hey, you!

Yeah you!

If you're queer, have a happy pride month!

If you're man, perhaps struggling with mental health, happy men's mental health awareness month!

If you have ptsd, happy ptsd awareness month!

If you're multiple, perhaps all of the above, even happier month!

If you're none of the above, happy june!

Unless you still celebrate them, in which case I hope you support all of them, and even if you don't, you still respect others if they do.

[roshni99]

One in seven Indians faces mental health issues, and men often battle silently due to stigma. Let's shatter the silence and foster a supportive environment. Here's how: 1️⃣ Educate: Early mental health education is crucial to dispel fears and encourage open conversations. 2️⃣ Role Models: Men embracing mental health self-care set a powerful example for the younger generation. 3️⃣ Workplace Understanding: Organizations, let's integrate mental health support into policies and practices. Recognize the signs: mood swings, sleep changes, persistent sadness. Speak up, seek help. Together, we can make a difference. 💪 #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheSilence #InternationalMensDay #SupportEachOther 🌈 For more information, visit: https://www.raphacure.com For professional support and essential tools, don't forget to download our mobile app: 📲 Android: http://bit.ly/3JACQOb 🍏 Apple: https://apple.co/3I0QKbe 🌟🤩 men's mental health,mental health,breaking the silence,mental health awareness,men's health,men's mental health month,mental health tips,men's mental wellness,mens mental health,let's talk mental health month,men's mental health awareness month,how to improve mental health,men's mental health awareness,men's mental health depression,mental health challenges,seeking mental health support,men's mental health channel 5,mental health awareness month

[chrystalmedeir3]

I can be yours forever, just tell me when to start..💞

[creelarke]

Feminism is never and has never been about hating men by the way.

Don’t call yourself a feminist if you dismiss victims of SA or abuse just because they’re men whose abusers are women.

[violaobanion]

PERIOD MEN IN DISTRESS *:･ﾟ✧ Poldark (2015-2019), created by Debbie Horsfield The White Queen (2013), dir. James Kent, Jamie Payne & Colin Teague Emma (2020), dir. Autumn de Wilde Bridgerton (2020-), created by Chris Van Dusen Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014), created by Terence Winter Peaky Blinders (2013-2022), created by Steven Knight Pride & Prejudice (1995), dir. Simon Langton Jane Eyre (2011), dir. Cary Joji Fukunaga

#perioddramaweek2023 // day 7: free day

[nightmareevara]

Nothing's hoter than a man who's emotionally available and isn't afraid to show his vulnerable side so don't be embarrassed to show your emotions.

[wetheurban]

Instead of ‘man up,’ speak up.

Instead of ‘stay strong,’ stay honest.

Instead of 'toughen up,' soften your heart.

Instead of ‘men don't cry,' embrace your tears.

Instead of 'push through pain,' take time to heal.

Instead of 'men must be stoic,' show your feelings.

Instead of ‘always be the provider,' practice self-care.

Instead of 'emotions are for women,' own your emotions.

Instead of 'men don't need therapy,' prioritize your mental health.

[cherry-pop-elf]

Chronic Tonic

Wolverine x Reader x Deadpool

Authors note: I’m taking advantage of all this hype to bring awareness to chronic pain, because we know this bitches have it. ((Written by someone who suffers from it

Warnings: Canon typical violence (so it’s gonna get gorey), disabilities, domestic fluff, pain, blood, gore, Logan and Wade loving each other in their own way, Blind Al being iconic and a worried mom, DogPool being a angel, and heavy talk about disabilities and disability awareness

“Honey, mind coming to help me with the dishes?” You would hear Al call for you. You swore you were the only person she treated you with that Black Mama Magic with. As if you could complain. Suppose having company helps soften you up.

You had recently properly moved into the apartment. A bit cramped now, but given how often Wade and Logan went off to do super hero work it didn’t really matter. You knew deep down Al was happy to have you move in. Even if she doesn’t show it. Same for Mary Puppins, who loved to show she loved your attention.

“Sure thing Miss Althea!” You called back, as you would return Mary to her little dog bed. She gave a whine of protest, only to hush up when you tucked her in with one of Wade’s hoodies. Smelled like her daddy’s, so she was contented to nap time.

“You don’t have to keep calling me Althea-“ She would laugh, as you would enter the kitchen. Quick to already start drying them off, or working on the plates Althea didn’t quick get clean enough. She had a dish washer, but being able to do normal things can be soothing. You knew she was a little worried about her boys. She had her ways of showing it.

“Well I wanna, so-“ That had her laugh at your smart off tone. Was like Wade was in the apartment still. Had her sigh, as you two held your routine perfectly. You often helped her, but in the ways that soothed her. Such as not immediately dropping everything whenever she called for you, or babied her when she was struggling with something. Actually treated her as what she was. A person, who needed different types of help. Simple as that.

“I don’t know if it’s the damn arthritis’s, or just that mama sense I got, but I feel it in my bones. That nerve ache that something bass gonna happen. Maybe we should get the towels out of the laundry-“ Althea would tell you, as you frowned. Wade and Logan were practically immortal. They had to be fine, right?

That’s when the stench of blood smacked you in the face.

It hit you long before they reached the door. Nearly dropped the bowl in your hand, as it just filled your lungs. That intense iron. Althea gave a ‘I knew it-!’ Huff, as she was already walking to grab the needed towels. While you yourself were wondering how she didn’t even so much twitch a nose at it. Maybe the cocaine finally wore it down.

“Get the door for them! And a mop!” Althea called to you, as you brought your shirt to cover your mouth. It was just a suffocating stench. Was like walking into a morgue, where all the war time soldiers came to rot. Wonder how bad it must be for Logan with his heighten sense. Then again, he’s probs used to it by now.

When you opened the door you nearly threw up. The smell was so bad, had you gagging. Now you understood why Althea always left febreez and a face mask next to the door. You strapped that shit on like it was a gun to your belt. You were gonna need it, especially with how banged up they were.

Wade wasn’t even in one piece. His upper torso was tossed over Logan’s shoulder, as he would drag the lower half by the ankle with him. The sight of dangling organs made you feel faint. The internal parts being on the outside was rather distracting from the fact Logan was literally missing half his face. Was like some terminator shit.

“We’re back~!” Wade would sing, as Logan would toss the broken bundle of body parts onto the couch. He himself just sat in an arm chair. That was sweet, you had to admit. Letting Wade have the couch. Least that’s what would cross your mind when you weren’t trying to keep from vomiting.

“Don’t go puking on me. I don’t need eyes to know they be fucked up. Come on, let Mama show you how it’s done. Come on-“ Al would grab your arm, as she would use the side of the couch to help find her way around. Logan tried to be sneaky, and used his foot to push the coffee table away for her. So she didn’t trip. You noticed that. That didn’t sneak by you.

“Yeah, this is why I hate Magicians. Like come on man. Not even a cool spell like Sectumsempra. Just a damn ax. Lame to the L TO THE A TO THE M E-!” Wade you whine, as Al would try and figure out what needed to be done today. As if she wanted to deal with baby legs again.

“Not your PotterHead bullshit again, you fucking nerd-“ Logan would complain, before DogPool would jump into his lap. With a rag in her mouth. Wanting to help him out. The gesture was appreciated, as he rewarded her a ruffle to her fluffy head.

“Alright, here’s how you put a body together. If I can do it you can do it. Not like you can fuck up. Just gotta get it good enough, and that damn healing factor does the rest. Don’t faint on me, baby.” Al would comfort you, before she would guide your hands to the torso.

Was quite the adventure, but it was going to be a needed skill after all. It’s important to make sure they heal up as fast as possible. You never know when you’ll be ambushed, or some other wild plot point that makes you stressed. Not to mention that being a throuple meant getting used to this.

With taking a breather at the butchered surgery, you would stand up to look at Logan. Most of his face had actually healed over already. Well, the muscle anyway. He may not have been as bad off as Wade but you wanted to make sure he was doing ok all the same.

“Don’t give me those doe eyes. I’ll be fine, kid. Nothing we can’t handle. We’re gonna be fine. You did your job. Go wash up. Don’t want to know what the hell you’ll catch.” He tried to act like this wasn’t something painful, but you knew. You knew he’s hurting badly. It’s just easier to pretend than to just make everyone uncomfortable.

You would give a little huff, but toon the advice. A shower was certainly needed. Was a well earned reward. Helped take a lot of pressure off of Al’s shoulders. She could focus on cleaning around the home now, since you did the hardest part. Now was just time to clean, and hopefully help the boys clean up to.

Looks like it wasn’t needed, as you returned. There to see that Logan had come to help clean Wade up on his own. Despite the aches, he was doing his best to help clean up Wade. Taking away all the ruined clothes, and using the cloth that DogPool gave him. Just making sure the stitch work was taken care of.

“Careful with the claws, peanut. Daddy’s sore.” Wade would laugh, but you could hear the dryness. A dryness of exhaustion. You may not understand what it’s like to be in pain twenty four seven but it’s not that hard to understand it’s taxing.

“There’s still a needle and thread here, bub. I’ll finish off your lips next.” He would warn him, but that tired tone was also shared. There wasn’t really that normal bite to it. It was like the two of them were on autopilot. That it was easier to let a routine speak over an isolating silence. It’s easier to pretend everything’s normal than to let the pain sink in. To be deep in your bones, make you spasm, and remind you that sometimes being alive isn’t the best gift humanity can have.

“Come on, you to buddy.” You would soon grab a damp cloth from the kitchen. You took your turn on the couch. Just gentle dabs at Logan’s cheek, in some kind of means to help Logan. You can’t take away the pain, but maybe showing you cared could help? That you’ll never be exhausted of them complaining. Being in pain twenty four seven would wear anyone down. It’s not fair to let them pretend it isn’t.

“Daw, kitties getting pampered.” Wade would lazily say. As if he was in so much pain it was triggering a high. Was that something possible? To reach a pain level you get a buzz and can’t really comprehend your surroundings? Yeah. Yeah you can.

“Ignore him. Wades being Wade.” Logan grumbled, but didn’t fight your attempts to help. Even if the cold cloth did nothing, the fact you were willing to try can be enough sometimes. Not everything can be cured. Doesn’t mean people can’t try and help dull it.

That seemed to be the last anyone said, for a while. Never thought the Merc With The Mouth would ever be quiet. Guess sometimes your body just can’t process things. That so much goes on all at once that your brain just can’t keep up. Sometimes you just gotta autopilot. To feel your body throb, beg, cry, spasm, ache, bones crack, muscles tear, brain buzz, nerves burn, just feel every fiber of your being set a blaze. Sometimes you just have to ride it out, until you can come back from autopilot.

You didn’t pressure them at all. You let them do their autopilot. Didn’t interrupt them at all. Just let them do what helped them best. You just made sure to help in your own way. Such as reducing their need to move more than they should. Grabbing them new clothes, washing their bodies by hand, getting them something to drink, just whatever they needed to got it. You were able bodied, and knew they already felt shit enough not being able to get up to do it themselves. You didn’t hold it over their heads. They had enough of a rough day.

“Thanks peanut.” Wade would smile at you, as you would plant a kiss to the top of his head. A gruff was given from Logan, his own means of thank you, so you kissed his head as well. He deserved to get affection all the same. Just because Wade was more open to his emotions didn’t mean Logan gets left out from the smooches.

“They ain’t gonna leave the couch for a while. I know that feeling-“ Al would say, as she had blankets for them. So you took them from her, and helped them get as comfortable as their aches allowed them to. So much ache that even Logan couldn’t complain at Wade’s overly touchy affection. He was just to damn tired.

“Better get used to this. Happens once a month I swear.” Al huffed, as you gave a sound of agreement. Given she wouldn’t be able to see you nod your head. Just hurt your heart to see it all, but that’s just how the cookie crumbles. Sometimes people are born with it, like Logan, some just get it from Mother Nature saying you had to be special like Wade. Couldn’t imagine the mental barrier they had. Then again, not like they had a choice.

Least DogPool was there to help. Having jumped up on the couch, and snuggling between them. Doing her little pat to the blanket, and curling up between her daddies. Doing her best to help them. Warmed your heart. You made sure she had a plushie while she was there. She wouldn’t leave their side easy after all.

“Not bad for your first run around. Didn’t say that bullshit of ‘wow you are so strong-‘ and that useless crap everyone says-“ Al would ramble to you, as she returned to the dishes. Back to her routine. Like nothing had even happened.

“I mean, why would I? It’s a given, and it’s not like it’s doing much.” You muttered, as you tried to do the routine as well. To try and wash, and clean, like nothing weird had happened. That wasn’t your normal, though. But you’ll learn to have that normal.

They deserved to feel normal.

[queercodedangel]

"The main areas of serotonin research provide no consistent evidence of there being an association between serotonin and depression, and no support for the hypothesis that depression is caused by lowered serotonin activity or concentrations. Some evidence was consistent with the possibility that long-term antidepressant use reduces serotonin concentration."

- The serotonin theory of depression: a systematic umbrella review of the evidence

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41380-022-01661-0

[shittyamdaily]

AM supporting pride month

Day 122

[theereina]

How do I send this to my family without sending this to my family? *quickly

[onlytiktoks]

@a-captions-blog

[watermel0ns-dumb-cringe]

[ June Doe — Day 1 (@june-doe-2024) ]

Pride Month!!

& Men's Mental Health Awareness Month (IIRC,,) !! If you or a loved one is struggling, don't be afraid to seek out help to take care of them or yourself. Stay safe ! <3

small bonus; I personally hc Jane/Penny as Asexual & Queer(questioning) !! I tend to project my AroAce-ness onto characters a lot lmao,, slapping 'em with the ace-spec and/or aro-spec because why not

also YAY IM GONNA TRY TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEARS JUNE DOE EVENT‼️‼️‼️ wish me luck on getting everything done lads 🫡

[kalamitykas]

I was invited to participate in a fun campaign to rise awareness of men’s mental health issues!

I wanted to honour all trans men and trans masc people. Often they are invisibilized, ignored or infantilized, but they are valid and strong! Not only facing the challenges of transphobia, but facing the many stigmas and new experiences of the expectations society places on men. I hope my small tribute reaches them and reminds them that they are valid, loved and amazing!

Movember is working to help men stay mentally healthy, but they can’t do it alone. Please donate to our #Movember efforts and support men's health. Take a Mo to save a Bro. You can head over to Movember to check out their #Conversations site to help navigate a tough conversation with a man in your life. Mental health is just like physical health it takes work, so give yourself and others a chance.

[theambitiouswoman]

What Is Your Ego Self & How To Know If You Are Operating From It

The ego is a psychological concept that refers to the part of our identity that is associated with our sense of self, self-esteem, and self-importance. Our ego is the part of us that identifies with our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, and it helps us navigate the world around us by providing a sense of coherence and stability.

Operating from the ego self can mean different things for different people, but generally, it involves being identified with our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, and allowing them to influence our behavior and decisions. When we are operating from the ego self, we may be more focused on our own needs and desires, and less attuned to the needs and feelings of others.

Some signs that you may be operating from your ego self:

You are highly reactive to criticism or rejection. When your sense of self-worth is tied up in your accomplishments or external validation, you may feel threatened or defensive when others criticize or reject you.

You are driven by a need for control. When you are operating from your ego self, you may feel the need to be in control of every aspect of your life, and may struggle to let go of control or delegate tasks to others.

You are easily triggered by situations that threaten your sense of self-importance. For example, you may become defensive or angry when someone questions your authority or expertise.

You are highly self-critical. When you are operating from your ego self, you may be highly self-critical and may judge yourself harshly for perceived shortcomings or mistakes.

You are focused on achievement and success. When you are operating from your ego self, you may be highly focused on achieving success and may derive a sense of self-worth from external accomplishments or accolades.

Operating from the ego self can have both positive and negative effects on our lives. On the one hand, our ego helps us navigate the world and can give us a sense of stability and coherence. However, when our sense of self-worth and identity is overly tied up in our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, it can limit our ability to connect with others and experience true happiness and fulfillment.

Some reasons why it may be helpful to work towards operating from a less ego-driven perspective:

Ego-driven behavior can lead to conflict and tension in relationships. When we are overly identified with our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, we may be less able to see other people's perspectives or empathize with their feelings. This can lead to conflicts and misunderstandings in our relationships.

Ego-driven behavior can lead to stress and burnout. When we are focused on achievement and success, we may push ourselves too hard or neglect our own needs and well-being. This can lead to stress, burnout, and other negative health outcomes.

Ego-driven behavior can limit our growth and potential. When we are overly attached to our own beliefs and ways of doing things, we may be less open to new ideas and experiences. This can limit our growth and potential in both our personal and professional lives.

Ego-driven behavior can prevent us from experiencing true happiness and fulfillment. When our sense of self-worth is tied up in external accomplishments or validation from others, we may be less able to experience true happiness and fulfillment. This is because our happiness is always contingent on external circumstances and validation, rather than coming from within.

It's important to note that everyone has an ego, and there's nothing inherently wrong with operating from the ego self. However, when our sense of self-worth and identity is overly tied up in our thoughts, feelings, and beliefs, it can limit our ability to connect with others and experience true happiness and fulfillment. By becoming more aware of the signs of ego-driven behavior, we can work to cultivate a more balanced sense of self that allows us to connect more deeply with others and experience greater happiness and well-being.