You notice it before you can name it. He has stopped coming out. He is drinking more, or sleeping in his truck, or has become short-tempered over things that never used to bother him. Maybe…
Almost nobody sets out to become dependent on a benzodiazepine. The prescription usually starts for a good reason — a period of severe anxiety, panic attacks, insomnia after a bereavement, a rough stretch that needed…
A man in his forties reads something his son’s paediatrician gave him, or watches a video his niece sent, and something lands hard. The exhaustion after social events that other people seem to find energising.…
Cannabis occupies an odd space in the conversation about men's health. It has been legal in Canada for years, it is widely used, and the public discussion still tends to split into two unhelpful camps…
Penile cancer is genuinely rare in Canada, and most men will never encounter it. The difficulty is not how often it occurs but how long it typically takes to reach a physician. The average delay…
A fair number of men sit in the parking lot for a few minutes before a first mental health appointment. The apprehension is rarely about the problem that brought them in. It is about the…
The decision usually arrives quietly. A man looks at how many nights of the week involve drinking, or notices that the first one of the evening has stopped being optional, and decides that Monday is…
It usually starts at a predictable time. The truck is quiet on the drive home, or the lights are off and sleep is not coming, and the mind goes back to the same thing it…
Panic attacks are sudden episodes of intense fear and discomfort that can be overwhelming and frightening. Understanding what causes these attacks, how to recognize them, and effective ways to manage them is crucial for anyone…
Anxiety is a common experience that can significantly affect a person's daily life, relationships, and overall well-being. While medication can be helpful for some, many individuals seek non-pharmacological strategies to manage their anxiety. Cognitive Behavioral…
