Cultivated Hearts

Eating disorders are one of the least talked about mental health disorders for men and people of color. Here are some myths to consider. Visit www.nationaleatingdisorders.org for more information.

A MAJOR area that we overlook is how men may be experiencing eating disorders. This is especially an area overlooked in communities of color. MYTH: Eating disorders mainly/only impacting white women.

Bipolar is a term that we throw around, but it is a real illness with distinct characteristics. Just because a person acts one way at one time and then another way at another time does not mean that they have bipolar disorder.

Pay attention to the age of onset. Some of our young boys are experiencing bipolar disorder symptoms but are often overlooked or undiagnosed.

There are many anxiety disorders but here are a few to consider. Remember, anxiety is centered around fear and a loss of control.

Anxiety can show up in many ways and can often interrupt our relationships, workplace and ability to accomplish personal goals.

It is really important to remember that depression often shows up differently in men than it does women.

Consider this statistic. It is very likely that YOU know a man who is experiencing depression.