Mental Health Awareness and Resources

Not all struggles are visible. Many men carry wounds from verbal, emotional, and narcissistic abuse without even realizing the impact. This page is designed to bring clarity, offer support, and point you toward trusted resources that can help you or someone you love take the next step toward healing.

Below you’ll find curated videos, educational channels, and awareness information to guide you.

Narcissistic abuse is personal to me and deserves its own section.  It is extremely cruel and leaves victims in a state of confusion if not detected.  

Signs of Narcissistic Abuse:

• Chronic self-doubt
• Walking on eggshells
• Confusion, fog, or second-guessing your reality
• Feeling responsible for someone else’s emotions
• Isolation from friends or support
• Emotional exhaustion or collapse
   

Recommended YouTube Channels:

• Surviving Narcissism (Dr. Les Carter)
• Dr. Ramani: healing from narcissistic relationships
• Lisa A. Romano: Inner healing and emotional abuse recovery
• Patrick Doyle: trauma-informed life coach

We all go through seasons where life feels heavier than it should. Sometimes it’s because of past wounds, sometimes it’s stress, and sometimes we don’t even know why—we just know something isn’t right. Mental health isn’t a weakness; it’s part of being human. And God cares deeply about the battles we fight on the inside.

Common Struggles Many Men Face:

• Trauma & PTSD – When past experiences keep showing up in the present
• Depression – Feeling numb, heavy, or hopeless even when you can’t explain it
• Anxiety – A mind that won’t slow down or a heart that won’t settle
• Stress & Burnout – Feeling stretched thin, overwhelmed, or worn out
• Identity & Worth – Wondering who you are, if you matter, or if you’re enough
• Suicidal Thoughts – When the weight of life feels too heavy to carry alone

YouTube Channels & Resources to Help You Grow:

• Kati Morton - Clear, simple explanations on mental health from a therapist’s perspective
• Focus on the Family - Mental Health Resources
• Hope for Mental Health Community - page by Kay Warren

Key Awareness Months:

• January – Mental Wellness Month
• February – Teen Dating Violence Awareness (relevant to emotional abuse patterns)
• May – Mental Health Awareness Month
• June – PTSD Awareness Month
• September – Suicide Prevention Month 
• October – Domestic Violence Awareness Month (includes emotional/psychological abuse)

If you or someone you know is in crisis, reach out immediately.

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (USA) - Call or text
• Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741
• Local churches, mentors, and counselors
• Professional mental-health providers