avatar

#213 | 5 Signs That A Man May Be Struggling With His Mental Health - Parenting, Marriage & Mental Health Support For Dads

Dad's Mental Health
Dad's Mental Health
Episode • Oct 20, 2024 • 11m

Have you ever noticed subtle changes in a friend’s behaviour and wondered if they’re struggling emotionally but didn’t know how to approach the situation?

In today’s fast-paced world, it can be hard to keep track of everyone’s well-being, especially when people hide their emotional struggles.

This episode dives deep into five signs that might indicate your friend is struggling emotionally, helping you recognize when they might need your support.

Whether it’s spotting shifts in their behaviour or noticing what they post online, this episode offers guidance to help you be there for those who might not openly ask for help.

By listening to this episode, you will learn:

  1. How to recognize key behavioural and mood changes that may signal emotional struggles.
  2. The importance of what your friend is saying (and not saying) about themselves and how that can be a cry for help.
  3. Practical ways to approach a friend you’re concerned about and how to offer meaningful support.

Tune in now to uncover the five critical signs your friend might be struggling and learn how you can be the support they need.

Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen

Home - Mind

Homepage | Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) (thecalmzone.net)

More From Dad Mind Matters

If you have a story you'd like to tell about living with a mental illness or about how you escaped the rat race that you'd like to share with my podcast listeners, please book a chat via

this link.

CAN YOU HELP THE PODCAST?

Dear Podcast Listener, Thank you for your support. This podcast aims to support dads all over the world, especially those struggling with their mental health.

This podcast is my hobby, but I'd like it to become more than that one day. For that to happen, I need the support of either one very wealthy angel investor or a few thousand, possibly slightly less wealthy (but no less generous) angel investors.

To develop the podcast and hopefully support more dads, I need some help. With that in mind, if you enjoyed this episode and want to help me with what I'm trying to do,

here is the link where you can leave a tip.

ALL tips, regardless of size, are hugely appreciated, and as a thank you, anyone who leaves a tip will be entitled to a voice note message from me on their next birthday.

Just contact me via the website

Thanks again for your support, and take care of yourself

James

To sign up for my FREE monthly newsletter - CLICK HERE

ABOUT ME

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

After about a decade 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.

To Buy My Audiobook, First Time Dad, Click

Switch to the Fountain App