Therapists React to Toxic Masculinity: A Roundtable Discussion on Mental Health

Summary:

Toxic masculinity is a term that's often used but seldom defined. In this video, Yellow Chair Collective therapists come together to discuss what toxic masculinity is, how it manifests, and most importantly, how to heal from it. If you're looking to better understand toxic masculinity and how it has affected you or someone you know, this video is a must-watch.  

⏰ Time Stamps:

00:00  Introduction/Summary of Episode 

00:33  Icebreaker: Most Embarrassing Moment 

07:14  Social Media for Teens – Good or Bad?  

12:57  How does Toxic Masculinity affect our Mental Health?

 15:23  “Deviance from gender roles can become as a punishment in society” 

22:29   Media Portrayal of what a “man” should be 

27:51  The Pressure to Look Like “everyone else” – relational pressures  

31:34  What does it mean to be a “Culturally Competent Therapist”?  

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