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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Doctors say how to untangle mental and sexual health
Medical professionals unravel the complex link between sexual and mental health.
What mental health experts say people get wrong about divorce
Is a “painless” divorce possible? Experts say that’s the wrong question.
What causes Muscle Dysmorphia? Symptoms, treatment, and more
An apparent rise in Muscle Dysmorphia among men is worrying experts because the disorder can be dangerous
Can men get postpartum depression? Experts and dads reveal the truth.
“He was in the NICU for a month. By the time he got home, we had already been through the wringer.”
Questioning your sexuality? Bisexual men say one action is critical
Men discuss the mental health challenges of being bisexual in a binary world and offer advice on how to process your sexuality.
Ask this one simple question to people who might be “addicted” to video games
3 insights men say they wish they knew before their infertility diagnosis
1. Talk to someone about your diagnosis.
How do single dads start dating? The one vital question to ask
“Don't put undue pressure on yourself, but also don't let your behavior be guided by fear.”
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.
New study reveals one overlooked factor that can keep your brain younger
“This is a very good news story.”
Doctors say how to untangle mental and sexual health
Medical professionals unravel the complex link between sexual and mental health.
Scientists reveal how 2 forms of therapy can change the brain
A recent study probes therapeutic interventions for social anxiety.
A beloved spicy food has helped solve one enduring human health mystery
At last!
Scientists achieve a remarkable breakthrough for treatment-resistant depression
Deep brain stimulation for depression has yielded mixed results. These researchers think they've fixed the problem.
Ted Lasso's focus on therapy is its greatest gift
Psychologists say Ted Lasso's skepticism of therapy helps address mental health, mental illness, and questions about therapy.
Best stretching exercises: Why lifting is about more than strength
Here's how weight lifters can improve through mobility work and stretching.
Male infertility is on the rise, experts say. Here’s what you need to know.
Male infertility is more complex and common than you might think.
Coronavirus vaccines found to cause an overlooked, positive outcome
New results reveal an unintended consequence of vaccine rollout.
Science explains why one involuntary human behavior is so annoying
Many of us humans, it turns out, are challenged by it.
The psychological concept that may change how you process your emotions
Meet mental life.
Five reasons why gardening is great for your health
Get out there and garden.
What does ketamine do to your brain? 4 critical facts you need to know
Much of how ketamine works is a mystery, but the picture is slowly coming into focus.
Can men get postpartum depression? Experts and dads reveal the truth.
“He was in the NICU for a month. By the time he got home, we had already been through the wringer.”
Why some language dialects are almost wordless
Dozens of traditional cultures use a whistled form of their native language for long-distance communication. You could, too.
How to sleep better: 5 hacks for more rest and less stress
