The Stigma of Men's Mental Health

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CE Course Description

Men’s mental health is highly stigmatized and rarely discussed in communities the same way that women’s mental health is. There are various reasons for this stigma that men experience including masculinity roles and the differences in the presentation of symptoms. It is important that mental health professionals are able to accurately identify, diagnose, and treat mental illness in men. This supports long-term health and reduces the likelihood of men engaging in dangerous behavior. This course will review information regarding how men’s mental health struggles present, why the stigma is so strong, how to reduce stigma, and review a variety of case studies that represent male-specific struggles. 

Author: Sara Amundson, MSW

CE Course Objectives

1. Explore the symptoms, presentation, and diagnosis of men’s mental health disorders
2. Discuss the reasons that men’s mental health is highly stigmatized
3. Examine ways to reduce the stigma associated with men’s mental health 
4. Identify practical strategies that clinicians can implement when working with men
5. Review case studies examining male-specific behavioral health issues

CE Course Outline

Introduction (5 mins)

1. Overview of course objectives and importance of men’s mental health (5 mins)

Section 1: Prevalence and Statistics (15 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Prevalence (5 mins)
3. Men and Suicide (5 mins)
4. Summary (3 mins)

Section 2: Differences in Symptoms (15 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Differences (5 mins)
3. Men and Substance Use (5 mins)
4. Summary (3 mins)

Section 3: Men and Stigmatized Disorders (15 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Eating Disorders and Men (3 mins)
3. Men and Borderline Personality Disorder (5 mins)
4. Men and Self-Harm (3 mins)
5. Summary (2 mins)

Section 4: Men and Therapy (15 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Differences Between Men and Women in Therapy (5 mins)
3. Why is There a Discrepancy and So Much Stigma? (5 mins)
4. Summary (3 mins)

Section 5: What is the Impact of Stigma on Men’s Mental Healthcare? (10 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. The Impact of Stigma (6 mins)
3. Summary (2 mins)

Section 6: How to Alleviate Stigma Related to Men’s Mental Healthcare? (10 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Ways to Reduce Stigma (6 mins)
3. Summary (2 mins)

Section 7: How Mental Health Professionals Should Work with Men (10 mins)

1. Introduction (2 mins)
2. Supporting Men (5 mins)
3. Summary (3 mins)

Section 8: Case Studies (20 mins)

1. Case Study #1: Jose (4 mins)
2. Case Study #2: Trevor (4 mins)
3. Case Study #3: Jason (4 mins)
4. Case Study #4: Craig (4 mins)
5. Case Study #5: Steve (4 mins)

Conclusion (5 mins)

1. Wrap-up of key takeaways and final thoughts (5 mins)

Additional Resources:

1. References (Not timed)

Total Time: 120 minutes (2 hours)
Course Level: Introductory

Course Date: 2021-03-15

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