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• Alcohol and Drug Abuse
• Anxiety Disorders
• Body Image Issues
• Depression
• Schizophrenia
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Mental health goes hand in hand with physical health to promote overall health and well-being. But doctors often don't ask their male patients about sensitive topics, such as personal issues or emotional health. So, if you're feeling stressed out or not yourself, don't hold back — tell your doctor. A few lifestyle changes might be all you need to feel better. Also, many mental health problems, including mental illness, are treatable. Taking charge of your mental health will help you to be a better coworker, husband, father, and friend.

Additional Resources

Publications

1.   Mental Health Services Locator — This Internet site will help you locate mental health treatment facilities and support services in your state.

   http://mentalhealth.samhsa.gov/databases/default.asp

2.   Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) — This publication explains what obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is, including its signs, symptoms, and treatment options. It also links patients to support services and treatments.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd/index.shtml...

3. APA Help Center (Copyright © APA) — This website provides brochures, tips, and articles on the psychological issues that affect your physical and emotional well-being, as well as information about referrals.

   http://apahelpcenter.org/

4. Male Depression: Understanding the Issues (Copyright © MFMER) — This Web site can help men recognize the signs and symptoms of depression. It discusses issues behind male depression and gives information on how to cope with it.

   http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/male-depression/MC00041

5. Men and Depression (Copyright © DBSA) — This publication contains information specific to men about depression, its symptoms, treatment, and self-care.

   http://www.dbsalliance.org/site/PageServer?pagename=about_publications_men

6.   Your Head: An Owner's Manual: Understanding and Overcoming Depression, Anxiety, and Stress (Copyright © Men's Health Network) — This manual provides men of all ages, and those who love them, with important and realistic perspectives about mental health along with realistic and practical approaches that can make a difference in their lives.

   http://www.menshealthnetwork.org/library/ownersmanual.pdf

Organizations

1.   National Institute of Mental Health, NIH, HHS
2.   National Mental Health Consumers' Self-Help Clearinghouse
3.   National Mental Health Information Center, SAMHSA, HHS
4.   National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
5. American Association of Suicidology
6. American Psychiatric Association
7. American Psychological Association
8. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance
9. Mental Health America
10. National Alliance on Mental Illness
11. National Eating Disorders Association

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Content last updated June 1, 2009.