Shame is an incredibly powerful and complex emotion that is often overlooked in the therapeutic environment. But particularly during midlife, unresolved shame could be one of the biggest emotional ins

Self doubt and lack of confidence plague many midlife men. It is among the most prevalent challenges men face as they transition into the second half of life, contributing to a sense of a lack of purp

Long-term exposure to chronic stress can reduce life expectancy by anything from two to twenty years. It is estimated that one in nine UK adults feels stressed every single day, while three-quarters h

Many midlife men struggle with emotional pressures, feeling frustrated, lonely, stressed and lost. And they often feel unheard, reluctant or unable to speak up for fear of ridicule or rejection. But w

A couple of years ago a trend called the soft life started to emerge on the internet. But unlike most other internet trends, this one has particular relevance to midlife men, focusing as it does on

Adam Cranfield is typical of many midlife men in that hes gone through most of the life events that society expects of a 48 year old man, such as marriage, children and jobs, but not without a growin

Poor mental health among men is a common and complex issue. It has many causes and, arguably, a serious lack of positive practical action to solve. But things are starting to change, albeit slowly, an

Many midlife men have a problem with saying yes. In that they do it all the time out of habit, regardless of whats best for them. They want to be seen as supportive in their professional or their f

Lack of purpose is very often cited by men in midlife as a key driver of unhappiness and an area with which they really struggle. Many mens sense of identity is often tied to their jobs or their fami

In 2018 Caroline Roodhouse was bereaved by suicide. Over the past six years, she has struggled to come to terms with her husband Steves death and how it has affected her and her two young daughters.