What Men Often Miss About Mental Health — and What Helps

For many men, identity is tied to being strong, steady, and responsible for providing to their family. But those expectations aren’t always healthy or realistic. In this episode of Living Fully, we talk to counsellors Sarah Rosenfeld and Joel Zimmerman about how identity, masculinity, and mental health intersect. They discuss the ways pressure shows up in daily life, why some coping strategies stop working over time, and how small shifts in perspective can make a big difference. It’s about redefining strength, recognizing when it’s time for support, and seeing that reaching out can be one of the healthiest choices you make. "Living Fully" is not a substitute or alternative for professional care or treatment. Calgary Counselling Centre and Counselling Alberta provide effective counselling for anyone in Alberta with no wait list and no financial barriers.For help across Canada and the United States, call 211. If you are outside Canada and the U.S., seek help from your general medical practitioner.