Men in the Northeast are some of the brightest and most hard-working people you’ll find anywhere. They often commute long hours and 50-60h workweeks are more the norm rather than the exception. The competitive culture of NYC and Fairfield County, combined with the high cost of living and taxes, can put a lot of pressure on professionals to keep striving to get ahead and reach their life goals. Men in the position of primary or sole income earners for their families tend to put even more pressure on themselves, often working to exhaustion while neglecting their personal and emotional needs. Other times, men may struggle to launch, experience a job loss, and feel lost in what direction to go next. These factors can readily take a toll on men’s mental health.

Men often forget to prioritize self-care and struggle to keep their stress levels in check—and while more men are going to therapy than ever before, they are still half as likely as women to seek therapy when they need it. Similarly, young adult men feel the immense pressure of an increasingly competitive world—striving to get their dream job after college and climb the corporate ladder. Yet, they don’t always have the tools in place to manage high levels of stress. Men who have been succeeding for a while might experience a career plateau, a conflict of life purpose and values, resulting in a mid-life crisis These factors can be a recipe for mental health challenges to arise. The good news is that effective therapy can help men perform at their best!

Men’s mental health issues can be caused by:

• Addiction to work
• Burnout
• School bullying
• Neglecting physical and emotional needs
• Excessive substance use
• Emotional abuse by family
• Unresolved childhood issues
• Lack of work-life balance
• Marital issues
• Poor boundaries

If you are struggling and support, contact Dr. Fathi today.