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In my field of psychology, for example, only aboutone-third of psychologists are men, Dr. Gillihan says.
This creates yet another barrier to getting needed mental health care.
He suggests starting with these 5 mental health resources for men
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Referrals
Dr. Gillihan recommends requesting a referral from your primary care doctor or a friend you trust.
Your health insurance can also help you find a therapist in your data pipe.
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He adds that seeing an out-of-connection therapist will likely cost more out of pocket.
Provider databases
The good ol internet can also be a helpful resource in finding a mental health provider.
Other options include theAmerican Psychological Associationand TherapyforBlackMen.org.
Local colleges and universities
Another great mental health resource for men?
Local colleges and universities.
Your therapist-in-training would be closely supervised by a licensed provider.
He recommends self-guided cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for common mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.
To give it a go, he points to self-help books on CBT.
The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies has ahandy list of self-help book recommendationsyou can check out.
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Self-help books can beeffectivefor those with mild to moderate symptoms.
However, Dr. Gillihan advises men who experience more serious mental health symptoms to work with a professional.
Good therapists want your feedback so they can be as helpful to you as possible.
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