Mental Health Empowerment Association (2025)

25/09/2023

By the brilliant “There are so many barriers that get in our way to being the humans we dream of. I share this to help depersonalize the struggle. Because it can be so easy to blame ourselves for systemic issues.

Systems of oppression love to blame the individual for not succeeding. If only we just picked ourselves up by the bootstraps, had an abundance mindset, or worked hard enough, then the things we dream of could be ours.

There are a few terms I use here that I want to define, and so I’ll offer a CliffsNotes here. Encouragement to turn to our friend google too.

“Industrial complex” describes the ways in which systems that are supposed to support us actually fail us because what they actually care about is financial gain and power over.

The medical industrial complex is tied up in the pharmaceutical industry and the self-help industry (amongst others). In this landscape, a diagnosis is seen as a problem to be solved (this is what I mean when I say pathologize). As a caveat, I do not love the DSM and getting a diagnosis is necessary for so many people.

The prison industrial complex is inextricably linked to racial capitalism, in using prisons as an extension of slavery, with no actual investment in rehabilitating those who are sent to prison.

The university industrial complex has transformed a site of learning into a site of profit, wherein you have to fake it til you make it and perform mastery in order to succeed.

These industrial complexes influence us on individual, relational, and collective levels. If we want to heal the world that we live in, we need to dismantle these systems and replace them with networks of care and accountability.

All of this to say: healing is political. Our individual healing cannot be detached from our collective healing. In healing ourselves we heal the world we live in. And vice versa.

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16/05/2023

1️⃣ Normalize Emotional Expression: Encourage men to embrace and express their emotions in healthy ways. It's crucial to let go of the notion that vulnerability equates to weakness. Emotional intelligence and open communication can lead to stronger relationships and better overall well-being. 💪❤️

2️⃣ Dismantle Stigma: Combat the stigma surrounding men's mental health by promoting empathy, understanding, and compassion. Encourage open dialogue about mental health challenges, educating others about the importance of seeking help, and debunking harmful myths and stereotypes. 🚫🎭

3️⃣ Recognize Warning Signs: Educate ourselves and others about the signs of mental health struggles in men. These signs can manifest as irritability, anger, social withdrawal, substance abuse, or physical symptoms like headaches and fatigue. By recognizing these signals, we can offer support and resources when needed. 🚨🤔

4️⃣ Encourage Help-Seeking: Empower men to prioritize their mental well-being by reaching out for support. Let them know that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Promote professional resources, therapy options, support groups, or helplines that specialize in men's mental health. 🤝📞

Together, we can create a world where men's mental health is understood, valued, and supported. By breaking the silence and initiating meaningful conversations, we pave the way for change and contribute to a healthier, happier society. Let's stand together and make a difference! 🌟💙

16/05/2023

1️⃣ Normalize Emotional Expression: Encourage men to embrace and express their emotions in healthy ways. It's crucial to let go of the notion that vulnerability equates to weakness. Emotional intelligence and open communication can lead to stronger relationships and better overall well-being. 💪❤️

2️⃣ Dismantle Stigma: Combat the stigma surrounding men's mental health by promoting empathy, understanding, and compassion. Encourage open dialogue about mental health challenges, educating others about the importance of seeking help, and debunking harmful myths and stereotypes. 🚫🎭

3️⃣ Recognize Warning Signs: Educate ourselves and others about the signs of mental health struggles in men. These signs can manifest as irritability, anger, social withdrawal, substance abuse, or physical symptoms like headaches and fatigue. By recognizing these signals, we can offer support and resources when needed. 🚨🤔

4️⃣ Encourage Help-Seeking: Empower men to prioritize their mental well-being by reaching out for support. Let them know that seeking help is a sign of strength, not weakness. Promote professional resources, therapy options, support groups, or helplines that specialize in men's mental health. 🤝📞

Together, we can create a world where men's mental health is understood, valued, and supported. By breaking the silence and initiating meaningful conversations, we pave the way for change and contribute to a healthier, happier society. Let's stand together and make a difference! 🌟💙

16/05/2023

Breaking the Silence: Understanding Men's Mental Health

In today's society, conversations around mental health have become increasingly important. While progress has been made, there's still a significant gap when it comes to understanding men's mental health. It's time to break the silence and shed light on this crucial topic. 🗣️💡

Historically, societal expectations and stereotypes have shaped the way men are conditioned to express their emotions. The pressure to appear strong and self-reliant often leads to men feeling hesitant or even ashamed to seek help when facing mental health challenges. As a result, many suffer silently, unaware of the support available to them. 😔

Let's challenge these outdated norms and create a safe space for men to share their struggles without judgment.

Follow to help us raise awareness about the impact mental health has on our daily lives, especially those who have experienced trauma 💙

01/05/2023

Everybody gets their share of the good and the bad that life has to offer. There is help available, please reach out to friends, family, support groups, providers. Our mission at association, is to bring you the support you need, to advocate on your behalf and to be your voice to the world. We have been working on the launch for quite some time now, and it’s coming very, very soon! Follow us and stay tuned…

23/04/2023

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08/07/2022

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02/03/2022

It's okay to not be okay.

Sometimes, you're doing all the right things, but you still feel like an absolute mess. You've been eating right, sleeping well, meditating, and taking care of yourself… but if you're still feeling like something isn't quite right, that's okay. It doesn't mean you're doing anything wrong.

Just because things are going how they should doesn't mean that everything is going how we want it to go. There's a big difference between going through the motions and actually feeling alive, and sometimes it takes a while to get there. And that's okay!

If you're feeling stuck and struggling to see a way forward in your life, give yourself time and space to adjust—and know that it's okay to not be okay right now.

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