Supporting Better Policies for Healthier Fathers and Families: What Would Emperor Palpatine Do?

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When it comes to fatherhood, pop culture’s most famous patriarch is undoubtedly Darth Vader—a cautionary tale of what happens when a father lacks basic workplace flexibility and early bonding opportunities, ultimately turning to the Dark Side. While Vader had to … Read More

Turns out the Manosphere Ain’t All Bad: Meet the “Dad”osphere

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By Dr. Dan Singley If you’ve spent any time on the internet lately, you’ve likely bumped into the “manosphere.” It’s a loud, often aggressive corner of the web that pushes a very specific brand of masculinity. These communities often revolve … Read More

“I Don’t Know, Whatever You Want” – Why Men Struggle With Being Celebrated

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I often see men in my office who feel unappreciated by their families. I ask, “what would it look like to be appreciated? How would you feel appreciated?” The response is almost always a resounding, “I don’t know.” When my … Read More

Is Self-Compassion Manly?

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With Father’s Day coming up in a few days – along with the fact that I’m a 50 year old psychologist and father specializing in men’s issues with a focus on fatherhood – I pretty naturally get to reflecting on … Read More

Senator John Fetterman Speaks Out on Struggle with Depression

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Senator Fettermans segment is in the first 20 minutes of the show. The more men who speak openly about dealing with thier mental health, the more progress we can make toward destigmatizing mental health struggles for men.

Breaking Dad: Darth Vader Just Needed a Father (Figure)

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TL;DR – If Obi-wan Kenobi had stepped up as Anakin Skywalker’s father figure after Qui-Gon Jinn’s death, the galaxy would have been waaay better off. **Spoiler Alert**  I get into details about events during the Star Wars films here. If … Read More

We Need to Start Hitting Men “Below the Belt”

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Men have a dangerous tendency to put off medical care, especially when it comes to their “below-the-belt” health. “Damn, my car’s check engine light is on. Guess I’ll just ignore it and hope it gets better.” – NoGuy Ever Jason … Read More

The Transformation of Iron Dad

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) – the movies, characters, comics and TV shows – has become a staple in mainstream media these days. Owing in part to the fact that the Iron Man franchise was the earliest bit of canon … Read More

Like It or Not, You’re Wearing a Mask

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With Halloween on deck next weekend, many of us think about parties, costumes, masks, candy, trick-or-treating, and being with friends. Unfortunately, the COVID-19 pandemic is still with us, and may be putting a damper on your plans this year. One … Read More

Are All Dads Created Equal?

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Juneteenth and International Father’s Mental Health Day is a natural mix that occurs every year alongside with Father’s Day. International Fathers’ Mental Health Day occurs every year on the Monday after Father’s Day – June 21st this year – to … Read More

May the Fourth Be with You: Mindfulness, Midi-chlorians*, and Mental Health

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May 4th is internationally recognized as Star Wars Day among fantasy and science fiction fans, many of whom jump at the chance to wish our fellow nerds, “May the Fourth be with you.” For over 40 years, the epic adventures … Read More

“Let’s Talk About Erectile Dysfunction!” – No Dude Ever

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“Women need a reason to have sex, but men just need a place.” This old inaccurate trope about men’s and women’s sexualities is a nice jumping off point to take a closer look at how sexual issues can impact men, … Read More

Men Don’t Even Ask for Directions, Let Alone Help – With Our Colons! How Masculinity Plays Into Some of the Most Common Medical Issues for Men

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Did you know March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month! In honor of this, we at the Center for Men’s Excellence want to bring attention to a very common form of cancer that affects so many men! Prostate cancer is … Read More

Falling Awake and Falling Back in Love

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With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s a great time to reflect on how you are doing with loving and feeling in love with your partner (if you have one!). Let’s face it, with multiple crises including a pandemic … Read More

WHY the Grinch stole Christmas: Masculinity, Mental Health, and the “Holidaze”

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If you don’t already know Dr. Seuss’s iconic tale, How the Grinch stole Christmas, then you’ve got some work to do on which version to watch (we’re partial to the Jim Carrey version) – but definitely go check it out! … Read More

Movember’s 2020 Campaign: The Mo You Grow Could Save a Life

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The leading global men’s health organization, Movember, is reminding everyone that in 2020, this will be the most important Mo (moustache) you will ever grow. In what has been a tougher year than most, the charity is calling on our … Read More

Let’s Hear It for the Dudes—Its Men’s Health Month AND International Fathers’ Mental Health Day

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June is Men’s Health Month, a national observance used to heighten awareness about preventable health problems. The hope is that we will encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys, and raise awareness about men’s mental health. … Read More

Let’s Hear it for the Moms – It’s Maternal Mental Health Month

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OK, so even if you’re not a mom yourself, 9 out of 10 psychologists agree that you probably have one…. So let’s take some time out to celebrate how awesome moms are, and to learn about their mental health needs! … Read More

Online Counseling (Telepsychology) and the Coronavirus

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What is telepsychology or telemental health? Telepsychology or telemental health is the provision of behavioral and/or mental health care services using technological modalities in lieu of, or in addition to, traditional face-to-face methods. Not only does telepsychology increase access to … Read More

#2020 Year Of The Mother

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The year 2020 has been declared the year of the mother, where several organizations and advocacy groups (i.e., Moms Rising, 2020 Mom, Mom Congress, Motherly, etc.) are standing together to bring light to issues women, children and families face as … Read More

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