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“One example of taking a male-friendly approach [in therapy] is the view that traditional masculinity is not the root cause of men’s mental health problems, and, in fact, might contain valuable resources that can enhance mental health. This viewpoint allows therapists to understand men in a way that is more likely to foster better rapport between therapist and client, facilitating a more successful therapy.”

Men Therapy Therapeutic Relationship

Book:Cynical Therapies: Perspectives on the Antitherapeutic Nature of Critical Social Justice

Source: Cynical Therapies: Perspectives on the Antitherapeutic Nature of Critical Social Justice

“Male-friendly therapy is an approach that recognises there are some differences in how men and women deal with their mental health issues. Further, it tries to accommodate these differences in therapy. For example, there is evidence that men tend to prefer a more solution-focused approach to deal with their problems.”

Men Mental Health Gender Therapy Solution Focused Therapy

Book:Cynical Therapies: Perspectives on the Antitherapeutic Nature of Critical Social Justice

Source: Cynical Therapies: Perspectives on the Antitherapeutic Nature of Critical Social Justice

“In developed countries, suicide mortality has been estimated as 2–3 times higher in young males than females; 75% of suicides are by men under fifty and the suicide rate is highest among middle-aged white men, who accounted for almost 70% of all suicides in 2017. Yet, despite this evidence, there is a noticeable lack of discussion focusing on the male perspective.”

Men Suicide Mental Health Sexism

Book:Cynical Therapies: Perspectives on the Antitherapeutic Nature of Critical Social Justice

Source: Cynical Therapies: Perspectives on the Antitherapeutic Nature of Critical Social Justice