Mental Health Journal for Men: Creative Prompts, Practices, and Exercises to Bolster Wellness

I got this for my husband who’s been having a hard time with depression and anxiety this is a work book style journal with prompts exercises inspirational text

I would highly recommend this book to anyone! I initially bought it for my friend, however, have found myself digging into the creative writing exercises, drawings, and other information because they are fun, clinically sound, interesting, and engaging! This isn't the sterilized, boring, psychiatric help books I've gotten before. It's certainly written by men for men - short, sweet, but to the point. However, I would recommend it to anyone whose looking to explore their psyche's, independently, or as an adjunct therapy to use with their doctors or therapists. It's so refreshing to see that men's mental health is being taken more seriously, and author Ryan Howes, PhD, wrote this perfectly. It's more than worth the price you pay!

I love psychology books that are written for regular people! This book respects the male mind and speaks the language. It is as relatable as it is interesting. The cool little drawings, playful format, and abundance of useful exercises make this a rich combination of journal and workbook. Guys reading this will sense that this writer gets them, and will help them to face themselves and change their lives. It's not too wordy or deadly serious. It looks (and is) doable, with just the right touch of humor to make it easy. A great gift too. Highly recommended!

Interesting exercises. The intro itself really helped me frame the fact that its okay to be a man and feel anxiey. It will be overcome with work on getting yourself back to your normal. Obviously don't buy this hoping for Fraiser level psycotherapy benefits, but as a self help guide I like it.

I bought this book and thought it would be fun to do guided exercises. I can say that I am taking these exercises seriously and it has helped me understand more about myself in the first 2 chapters than I would have ever thought. I am not overthinking, I am just writing answers to the questions, which leads to deeper thoughts that I never realized. This is a well put together book, and I have bought a few more for some friends. Note: I have not finished the book as I am working the journal about once per week or two when I have a free mind.

I gave this to a friend for Christmas. I thanked me for it more than once and told me how helpful it was. He started a mens mental health club at his college and they use this journal in it.

Great for men

I'm a little disappointed in this book. The dumbed-down language playing into all the problematic male stereo-types is disconcerting. It has "A Man, A Can & A Plan" vibe; A "dude-y" Men's Health perspective on mental health. It tries to hard to connect with "guys." and makes assumptions about their attitudes. There are many cultural references that are not relevant (does anyone under 30 know who Larry King is?). Clearly this is a book meant for a subset of men who probably wouldn't want or care to deal with their mental health otherwise, or even in spite of this book. I don't think beer can crushing guys care, and anyone who isn't that would benefit from something that doesn't patronize them.

A good read, helps me to get out of my head from time to time

Buona lettura

I purchased this for someone and they have said it's helping them. It's structured rather than just blank pages for thoughts it's getting the person to think, consider, I think this is positive. Anyway, I would purchase again. Going to look for a similar journal for women as this has proved useful and positive. Arrived quickly too.