Does Psychology Have A Negative View Of Masculinity? - Dr John Barry | Modern Wisdom Podcast 576

Dr John Barry is a Chartered Psychologist and Professional Researcher, Co-Founder of The Centre for Male Psychology and a leading expert in male psychology including men’s mental health.

Men and women both need help with their mental wellbeing, now more than ever. Yet there seems to be a particular blindness when it comes to men's mental health and how to treat it, plus how to effectively communicate with men about their issues.

Expect to learn why traditional masculinity is seen as problematic by the American Psychological Association, the most important factors that impact the wellbeing of a sample of over 4,000 men, the unique challenges that male psychology poses, how important it is for men to have a partner in life, whether men staring at women should be made illegal and much more...

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00:00 Intro
00:18 The Need for a Centre for Male Psychology
08:09 Does Male Gender Blindness Exist?
16:05 What Therapists Are Taught About Traditional Masculinity
22:39 Dr Barry’s Thoughts on the Term ‘Toxic Masculinity’
29:00 How Society’s View of Masculinity Impacts Male Well-being
40:38 When Did Psychology’s Negative Bias Towards Men Begin?
44:14 Outcome of Boys from Fatherless Homes
47:19 Unique Challenges for Men in Managing Mental Health
57:16 The Rise & Consequences of Loneliness in Men
1:06:59 Where to Find Dr Barry

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