Men & Mental Health
Mental health affects every aspect of a man’s life. It influences our relationships, careers, and overall happiness. When mental health is neglected, it can lead to detrimental consequences for individuals and society as a whole such as suicide and domestic violence. By addressing these challenges head-on, we can create a ripple effect of positive change.
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BLOG by JR KUO: My Asian Male Rage
MY ASIAN MALE RAGE During the filming of Coffee Talking Out of Mental Coffins, a documentary about my mental health journey as an immigrant, Q Le, the director, asked me an interesting question: “Why do Asian men, specifically the second generation of Asian American men, have so much rage and anger?”… read more
BLOG by JR KUO: My Male Asian Identity and Mental Health
MY MALE ASIAN IDENTITY AND MENTAL HEALTH The first time I became aware of the intersection of my Asian identities and mental health was when I was in college in 2004. Due in part to my Asian heritage and monastic background, I grew up in an extremely male-dominated household and community… read more
BLOG by JR KUO: How Do You Man UP? Seven Ways to Man UP!
HOW DO YOU MAN UP? SEVEN WAYS TO MAN UP From a young age, I was often told to “man up” whenever I tried to express my feelings. No matter the cultural background, most men receive similar messages and are conditioned to suppress their emotions in favor of appearing strong and stoic… read more
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