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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 illnesses—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 can 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 exactly what Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is, including signs, symptoms and treatment options. It also links patients to support services and treatments.

   http://www.nimh.nih.gov/HealthInformation/ocdmenu.cfm

3. APA Help Center (Copyright © APA) - This web site 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: Don't ignore the symptoms (Copyright © MFMER) - Male depression is a serious medical condition. Many men try to tough it out on their own, but depression symptoms can make them chronically miserable. This article discusses the symptoms, treatment, and causes of depression in men.

   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, CMHS, SAMHSA, OPHS, HHS
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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