What should I do if my boyfriend has mental health issues?
What should I do if my boyfriend has mental health issues?
Men’s health problems – particularly mental health issues – have been a big topic this year, largely thanks to campaigns spearheaded by Princes William and Harry, such as Heads Together. But what should you do if your boyfriend or husband is suffering from mental health problems?
Can a partner be affected by a mental health condition?
Having a partner affected by a mental health condition can be navigated in a relationship if both partners have the skills and awareness to cope and communicate through these challenges. This is why a paradigm shift is needed: People should feel empowered to seek help if they or their loved one is struggling with mental health.
Can a depressed boyfriend be a good boyfriend?
Naturally, this is easier said than done, but do know that studies indicate that male sufferers of mental health problems, like depression or anxiety, show their emotions through angry or seemingly irrational outbursts.
When to worry about your partner’s mental health?
Long work days aside, you should definitely check in with your partner if they’re suddenly going to bed super early. Same goes for a partner who never goes to bed. “Emerging mental health concerns will often drive people to desire a lot more sleep, or opposite and they can’t stay in bed,” says Thomas.
Men’s health problems – particularly mental health issues – have been a big topic this year, largely thanks to campaigns spearheaded by Princes William and Harry, such as Heads Together. But what should you do if your boyfriend or husband is suffering from mental health problems?
Naturally, this is easier said than done, but do know that studies indicate that male sufferers of mental health problems, like depression or anxiety, show their emotions through angry or seemingly irrational outbursts.
Having a partner affected by a mental health condition can be navigated in a relationship if both partners have the skills and awareness to cope and communicate through these challenges. This is why a paradigm shift is needed: People should feel empowered to seek help if they or their loved one is struggling with mental health.
Why is my girlfriend having mental health problems?
I know how controlling she is, I have been told it by plenty of people, but it stems from her illness not maliciousness. She is a caring, thoughtful and frightened girl, who is crippled with guilty about what she’s done to me, but is just unable to stop it.