Many men won't go to the doctors for mental help unless their wives or girlfriends make an appointment to schedule it. This shows that society needs to do a better job at taking most of the stigmas and pressures off of men to realize that their bodies and mental health wellness are just as important as anybody else's. Men need to understand this as some form of self-love, and self-care.

Join the conversation with Jillian Henderson as we talk about everything about men’s mental wellness. Jillian is a licensed clinical social worker in mental health every day. She is also a licensed addiction counselor, holding a mental health professional counseling credential in the state of Montana. She currently works for Western Montana Mental Health Center, the largest agency that provides Community Mental Health to people in northwestern Montana. Her role there is a clinical supervisor, having worked in this field since 2009. Let’s grow our men stronger together.

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During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Pre-show 

[03:49] Overview of Portland’s gun violence and suicide rates

[05:57] Societal, cultural norms around mental health

[09:47] Meet our today’s guest, Jillian Henderson

[10:39] A bit about what she does in her space 

[12:56] Societal stigma surrounding men seeking mental help

[15:45] How a professional mental counselor will assess your problem 

[19:29] Non-therapeutic vs. legitimate therapy when counseling men?

[23:46] How does she counsel other counselors, and what’s the importance?

[31:37] Why counselors feel depressed and guilty at times, and how to handle it

[39:42] Jillian’s goals moving forward

[43 27] The encouragement you need to seek mental help

[45:58] Importance of having a solid physical and psychological health

[49:59] What can men who don’t have a supportive family do

[58:27] Episode wrap up

Notable quotes 

• “Society has made us think of women when it comes to therapy and counseling. However, it’s important to know that mental health does not have a bias.”
• “Men are also subject to many societal expectations, ones that encourage them to be self-sufficient and avoid asking for help, even when they really need it. Oftentimes, it might be too late.”
• “Treat people well, because you just don't know how close somebody is to an edge emotionally and mentally.”
• “As much as you want to physically look good on the outside, there is always work to do on the inside. Stay on the course of making that commitment for yourself.”

Links 

Mental Health Center: https://www.wmmhc.org/

About the show;

Thank you for stopping by the Elevate Him podcast. Here you will engage with the CEO of Elevate Him, Nickole Brewster, as she shares her inspirations about helping men and dialogues centered around supporting them. These conversations explain the vision of how she wants to elevate men in such a way that they feel more confident to advocate for themselves, do better in the work world and have better self-esteem and leadership skills.

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