The Power of Talking about Mental Health | With Frank McGivern

"Manly" Convos

Frank McGivern, from Ireland, talks about his journey through therapy and the importance of destigmatizing men's mental health. Frank discusses his background, his decision to seek therapy, and the tools and techniques he learned during his therapy sessions. He also shares his experience with couples therapy and a more intensive therapy course. Frank emphasizes the importance of talking to someone about mental health struggles and recommends books like 'Solve for Happy' by Mo Gawdat. He also discusses the influence of his family and friends on his values and offers advice for men struggling with mental health. Chapters 00:00: Introduction and Background 02:14: Reasons for Seeking Therapy 05:25: Tools and Techniques Learned in Therapy 08:14: Journaling as a Therapeutic Practice 09:35: Finding a Therapist 09:51: Preconceived Notions About Therapy 11:08: Returning to Therapy 13:30: Different Therapy Approaches 14:30: Recommended Books on Mental Health 17:28: Notable Changes Noticed by Friends and Family 19:28: Coping Mechanisms and Recognizing Signs of Stress 25:13: Future Plans and Goals 28:03: Important Influences in Shaping Values 29:11: Regrets and Unfulfilled Aspirations 30:27: Transitioning to a More Settled Life 32:11: Advice for Men Struggling #mentalhealth #toxicmascuilinity #therapy #seekinghelp #wellbeing #mensmentalhealth