Men's Mental Health Iceberg
- Steve Braun
- Mar 20
- 2 min read

The men I’ve been seeing lately are struggling…
They’re struggling internally and silently.
Maintaining composure and a straight face is destroying them.
Here’s the men’s mental health iceberg…
On the surface you see:
Big smile
Great job
Nice home
Amazing kids
Supportive partner
Everything looks ‘good’ on paper
What you don’t see below the surface:
Pressure to deliver
Anxiety that won’t turn off
Feeling like he’s not doing enough
Harsh inner critic saying, ‘suck it up’
Exhaustion from holding it all together
Struggling to ask for help and admit it’s needed
This can affect:
How you handle work pressure
Withdrawal from intimate relationships
Sleep and physical health
Avoiding hobbies and activities
Superficial connections, increased loneliness
Family connections–increased irritability with children, emotionally distant from your partner
All of which impact your ability to perform your best.
Here’s the good news:
Men aren’t broken
They are not incapable
They just haven’t learned how to deal with what they’re feeling.
Yet!
It’s a matter of skill–and like any skill, it can be learned.
It starts with awareness
It grows with the right tools, guidance and support
You don’t have to carry the weight alone
When you step into this work, you unlock more peace of mind, inner resilience, and a greater sense of freedom.
The first step?
Deciding you’re done living the old way.
You’ve got this, I’m here to help.
Let’s connect!
Steve Braun
Call or Text: 778.932.1978
Email: stevebraun78@gmail.com
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About the Author: Steve currently resides in the sunny Okanagan in British Columbia Canada where he spends his free time camping at remote lakes chasing monster rainbow trout with a flyrod.


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