#130 | The SHOCKING Truth About Men's Mental Health - Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health Support For Dads

Dad Mind Matters: Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health For Men

In this episode of "Dad Mind Matters," James shares his personal journey with medication for OCD and depression, offering valuable insights on managing mental health with empathy and self-awareness.

If you're struggling with similar issues, this discussion will resonate deeply and provide practical advice.

By listening, you’ll gain:

1) Practical guidance on how to navigate medication, including when to reconsider its use and how to assess your life circumstances.

2) Encouragement to be kind to yourself and embrace medication as a tool rather than a crutch.

3) Insight into balancing medication with other supportive practices, such as therapy, exercise, and self-care routines.

Tune in now to find reassurance and clarity on handling your mental health journey with compassion and understanding!

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ABOUT ME

Hello, I'm James & not long ago, I was a very anxious and somewhat overwhelmed husband & dad.

After about 12 years of setbacks & enough coffee to sink a ship, I'm a much happier dad. As previously mentioned, I want to try & help other dads be the best they can without losing their mental health.

Mental health battles are something I am all too familiar with.

In 2010, my GP suggested I do a 12-week CBT course with the NHS. During this course, I was diagnosed as having Pure OCD, which explained a lot

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Dear "close dad mate"

I've just started listening to a podcast on apple podcasts for dads, which I think you might like.

It covers dad friendly topics like men's mental health, parenting, marriage, and the importance of mental health awareness and emotional intelligence for improving men's mental health.

The episodes are every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. They're not too long, have the occasional dad joke, one liner and parody song. The host struggles with his own mental health so seems keen to want to helps others in a similar position.