Frank McGivern, from Ireland, talks about his journey through therapy and the importance of destigmatizing men's mental health. Frank discusses his background, his decision to seek therapy, and the tools and techniques he learned during his therapy sessions. He also shares his experience with couples therapy and a more intensive therapy course. Frank emphasizes the importance of talking to someone about mental health struggles and recommends books like 'Solve for Happy' by Mo Gawdat. He also discusses the influence of his family and friends on his values and offers advice for men struggling with mental health.

Chapters

00:00: Introduction and Background

02:14: Reasons for Seeking Therapy

05:25: Tools and Techniques Learned in Therapy

08:14: Journaling as a Therapeutic Practice

09:35: Finding a Therapist

09:51: Preconceived Notions About Therapy

11:08: Returning to Therapy

13:30: Different Therapy Approaches

14:30: Recommended Books on Mental Health

17:28: Notable Changes Noticed by Friends and Family

19:28: Coping Mechanisms and Recognizing Signs of Stress

25:13: Future Plans and Goals

28:03: Important Influences in Shaping Values

29:11: Regrets and Unfulfilled Aspirations

30:27: Transitioning to a More Settled Life

32:11: Advice for Men Struggling

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