Mental Health & Stress

Your mind is part of your health

Last updated: September 25, 2026

Men are less likely to recognize depression and anxiety in themselves, and less likely to get help when they do. These guides cover it the same way we cover everything else: plainly, practically, and without stigma. Treatment works, and asking for it is a smart move, not a weak one.

Two-minute check-in

These are the PHQ-9 (depression) and GAD-7 (anxiety) questionnaires, the same ones many doctors use. Your answers never leave your browser. Over the last 2 weeks, how often have you been bothered by the following?

These questionnaires are screening tools, not a diagnosis. Scores can point to something worth discussing with a doctor or therapist. They can't tell you what's causing it, and medical issues like low testosterone, thyroid problems, and sleep apnea can produce similar symptoms. PHQ-9 and GAD-7 were developed by Drs. Spitzer, Williams, Kroenke, and colleagues, with an educational grant from Pfizer Inc., and are free to use.

Depression & Anxiety in Men How it shows up differently in men, the medical causes worth ruling out, suicide warning signs, and how to help a friend who's struggling. Read the guide → Stress & Burnout What chronic stress does to your body (including testosterone, blood pressure, and sleep), the signs of burnout, and an evidence check on what actually helps. Read the guide → Getting Help: Therapy & Medication Types of therapy and how to find one that fits, what it costs, how antidepressants work (including sexual side effects), and newer options like TMS and esketamine. Read the guide →

How mental health connects to everything else

Testosterone. Low testosterone can cause low mood, low energy, and low motivation, and depression can look a lot like low T. Get both checked. Testosterone guide →
Sleep. Insomnia and depression feed each other, and untreated sleep apnea is a common hidden cause of low mood and irritability. Sleep guides →
Exercise. Regular exercise, including strength training, reliably reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety. Fitness guides →
Heart health. Depression and chronic stress raise cardiovascular risk, and heart disease raises the risk of depression. Heart guides →
Erections. Depression, anxiety, and some antidepressants all affect sexual function. ED is common, treatable, and worth raising with a doctor.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for general education only and is not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The check-in questionnaires are screening tools and cannot diagnose any condition. If you're struggling, talk to a doctor or licensed mental health professional. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.