Detox
Detox is an Inverse series about men’s mental health. We take your questions and put them to academics, scientists, and real people like yourself. Our goal is to present actionable solutions to help men better understand their minds and behavior to live better lives.
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Imposter syndrome: The one vital question men have to ask themselves
Here’s how to identify what you may be experiencing, what causes it, and what to do next.
The one vasectomy side-effect men don’t expect
“Several times things got so severe that I broke down in a kind of panic.”
Is your workplace toxic? Experts reveal the one thing you can do to fix it
Research shows toxic workplaces can be devastating to mental health.
There’s "one simple phrase" experts say works on conspiracy theorists
What to do when your friend has been radicalized.
Questioning masculinity can make you happier and smarter
The data is clear: rigid ideas about gender can be terrible for your mental health.
How to figure out if you’re ready to be a dad
Fatherhood is often portrayed as something that just happens to a man. But it's a decision that deserves serious thought.
Do antidepressants hurt sex drive? Scientists split fact from fiction
Antidepressants can be lifesaving. But some men with depression are worried about the sexual side effects.
“Weight cutting made me a slave to the number”
As many as a third of people with eating disorders are men. It’s time to talk about it.
Straight married men need to learn one thing from gay couples
One Western myth may be making you unhappy. Here's how to get over not being the breadwinner of your family.
How to reconnect with your adult friends after Covid-19
You’re vaccinated. Now what?
Why male anger needs to be treated as a mental health issue
“No one wants to go out there and say, ‘yeah, I scream at people and beat them up.’”
What the Food Network can teach men about getting vaccinated
"They don't seek out healthcare unless they absolutely need it."
Simone Biles' Olympic withdrawal exposes sport’s biggest problem
Biles is still the GOAT, now more than ever.
Imposter syndrome: The one vital question men have to ask themselves
Here’s how to identify what you may be experiencing, what causes it, and what to do next.
Why a good home life is important for teens — and their peers, too
What nature’s villain can teach us about being better humans
A true understanding of their character is a critical step toward understanding human health.
5 psychology-backed strategies to build better habits
If you’re trying to break a bad habit or start a good one, psychologists have some tips
Why AOC is an advocate for psychedelic drug research
This is the second time the Congresswoman has proposed removing research barriers.
The one vasectomy side-effect men don’t expect
“Several times things got so severe that I broke down in a kind of panic.”
How mindfulness meditation may actually make you more selfish
Americans may have the wrong frame of mind when it comes to mindfulness — spanning from a vast philosophical difference between the US and the east.
Tired all the time? 4 tips for dealing with sleep deprivation
“I am not a good sleeper and I'm a neurobiologist of sleep.”
One change at work could boost your health and productivity
Iceland experiment reveals to work better, you should work less.
Intermittent fasting may improve your mood
But unfortunately, scientists don’t know for sure.
Scientists propose new theory for why music is a critical part of exercise
Music helped people “perform to the same level as when they were not mentally fatigued.”
