In recent years, the concept of moral injury has gained increasing attention in the field of marriage and family therapy.

Coined originally in the context of combat veterans, moral injury refers to the psychological, social, and spiritual harm that arises from actions, or the lack thereof, that transgress deeply held moral beliefs and expectations.

It can occur in various contexts beyond the military, such as in healthcare, law enforcement, and even within personal relationships...

Retired husband syndrome (主人在宅ストレス症候群 Shujin Zaitaku Sutoresu Shoukougun) is a significant stressor in contemporary Japanese marriages.

It makes me wonder how American men grapple with notions of honor and responsibility.

Some controlling partner often struggle in couples therapy…if they deign to attend at all.

On the other hand, some controlling partners are eager to change their controlling behaviors and work hard to do so. How can we tell the difference?

The best treatment strategy for insomnia involves a combination of cognitive and behavioral components delivered in person by a therapist, according to a review of the research.

The review involved a comprehensive analysis of 241 studies involving over 30,000 adults.

Around three-quarters of humans who have experienced major depression express ongoing fears of its return, according to a recent study.

These fears are often triggered by events or emotions linked to their past depressive episodes, such as work stress, loneliness, or periods of loss and grief.

Men facing breakup, separation, or prolonged solitude are not just dealing with emotional turmoil—they're also at risk for serious physical health issues.

A recent Danish study tracking nearly 5,000 middle-aged folks over two decades revealed that men who live alone for extended periods exhibit higher levels of inflammatory markers in their blood, indicators linked to deteriorating physical health… but why?

Symptoms of depression, such as moodiness, lack of motivation, and tiredness, can be exacerbated by physical symptoms like headaches, stomach aches, dizziness, and muscle pain.

A study of almost 4,000 older adults in Ireland followed them for four years, tracking depression symptoms and vitamin D levels.

The findings revealed that those with a vitamin D deficiency were a whopping 75% more likely to experience depression symptoms.

The problem for men is that when they marry, many emotionally unavailable men enter into a set of relational expectations for which they may be poorly equipped…

Here’s how to talk about it…

Depression can profoundly influence how humans perceive themselves, leading to a negative self-concept.

This distorted self-view often includes feelings of worthlessness, incapability, and a sense of being stuck without a way forward.

Research suggests that this negative self-schema develops as depressed folks selectively remember and focus on negative events in their lives.

A “sleep divorce” is when a couple lives together, but does not sleep in the same bed.

What role does poor sleep hygiene play in needlessly stressing marriages?

The men I work with will recognize this phrase… “run into the burning house!”

Here are 9 distinct approaches when your wife is unhappy…

In conventional sex addiction recovery, the concept of disclosure holds immense clinical significance.

Both for the addict and their partner, the effort toward disclosure marks a pivotal moment that can either deepen wounds… or pave the way for healing and rebuilding trust…

Here’s why making disclosure a formal process is essential for the recovery journey.