What are the issues?
Life events like bereavement, serious illness, divorce, work- stress and accidents, and the psychological pressures that accompany such events, affect all men.
Issues like stress and addiction are often perceived as masculine difficulties. However, research indicates that issues like depression are just as prevalent in both genders. However, boys and men appear to be socialized into manifesting their psychological problems in 'gender appropriate' ways e.g. self-medication with dugs or alcohol, anger, compulsive indulgences - gambling, sex, etc.
All too often, psychological problems are not dealt with and men suffer in silence and, in extreme circumstances, can die prematurely. More importantly, quality of life is compromised.
It takes great courage for many men to address and manage such issues. CFM aims to provide a professional, confidential and collaborative route for men to manage their psychological and emotional lives.