This video explores the lived experience of three male therapists, as well as how they navigate the space of mental health personally and professionally.
We also touch upon areas of:
- Male upbringing and relationship to vulnerability
- Needs for emotional safety
- Systemic oppression (within a patriarchal system)
- Male therapists in female dominated industry
- Legal issues & government authorities within India and Sri Lanka
- Abuse faced by males (domestic, emotional, sexual and physical)
- Depression & Suicide
The discussion ends with tips from the therapists of how to begin a reflective process as a man and how the community can support their journey, following which audience questions are answered.