EP 25: HOT TAKES on Why Young People Don’t Want to Talk to Therapists and Reimagining Masculinity for Men’s Mental Health Month Nick and Todd are back with more mental health news, ready to dissect the headlines and spark your critical thinking. Nick shares a 2023 focus group outcome exploring why young people don’t want to talk to therapists. A 2023 report by Mental Health in America found that 60 percent of youth with major depression are not seeking help from mental health professionals for several reasons, one of which is that youth don’t trust them. Nick and Todd share their thoughts and offer some insights to anyone struggling with opening up to a counselor. Todd brings a story about reimagining masculinity as part of Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month. Men are over-represented in most mental health statistics including being unhoused, drug abuse, alcohol abuse, and suicide. Todd and Nick discuss masculinity and the role it plays in men’s mental health. Prepare for passionate arguments, diverse perspectives, and a deeper understanding of the complex world of mental health. Join Nick and Todd for Mental Health Headlines Hot Takes to engage your mind and challenge your assumptions. Sources https://www.clasp.org/blog/were-still-not-listening-why-young-people-dont-want-to-talk-to-therapists/ https://www.theprogress.com/trending-now/bc-asked-to-reimagine-masculinity-as-part-of-mens-mental-health-month-7370506 Follow Nick: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nthompson513/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/eyes-wide-open-with-nick-thompson/id1640110814 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eyeswideopencontent UCAN Foundation: www.ucanfoundation.org Follow Todd: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bunnyhugspodcast/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bunny-hugs-and-mental-health/id1560055327YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bunnyhugsandmentalhealth Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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