Every June, Men’s Mental Health Month allows us to shine a light on a topic that is too often left in the shadows. While mental health awareness has grown in recent years, the unique challenges faced by men continue to be misunderstood, minimized, or overlooked. For many men, societal expectations around strength, stoicism, and self-reliance can create powerful barriers to seeking help.
At New Roads Behavioral Health, we believe that healing begins with understanding — and that the journey to recovery is not one that anyone has to walk alone. Our programs are specifically designed to meet individuals where they are, offering compassionate, evidence-based care to support lasting transformation. For men battling mental health disorders, substance use, trauma, or co-occurring conditions, this month is not only a time of awareness — it’s a call to action.
The State of Men’s Mental Health in America
Mental health issues affect millions of men across the United States:
- 6 million men suffer from depression each year.
- Men die by suicide at a rate 3.9 times higher than women.
- Substance use disorders are more common in men, with higher rates of alcohol and drug dependence.
- Only 1 in 4 men who experience mental health issues seek treatment.
These statistics tell a story of pain hidden behind silence—a silence that too often becomes a danger. Whether out of fear, shame, or cultural conditioning, many men delay or completely avoid asking for the help they desperately need.
At New Roads Behavioral Health, we’re working to change that narrative.
Why Men Avoid Treatment — and Why That Needs to Change
There are many reasons why men may avoid seeking mental health treatment, including:
1. Stigma Around Emotional Expression
Men are often taught from a young age to “tough it out,” leading many to believe that acknowledging emotional distress is a sign of weakness. In reality, the ability to identify and process emotions is a core strength that supports resilience and personal growth.
2. Fear of Judgment
Concerns about how others — especially family, friends, or colleagues — might perceive them can stop men from opening up about their mental health struggles. This fear of being labeled or misunderstood contributes to isolation and worsening symptoms.
3. Lack of Awareness
Many men don’t recognize the symptoms of mental health disorders or may dismiss them as stress, fatigue, or just a rough patch. This delay in awareness can lead to more severe problems down the road.
4. Limited Access to Resources
Even when a man is ready to seek help, he may not know where to start. That’s why accessible, judgment-free care — like what we provide at New Roads — is so essential.
New Roads Behavioral Health: A Leader in Men’s Mental Health Treatment
At New Roads Behavioral Health, we take a whole-person approach to healing that acknowledges the complex interplay between mental health, trauma, substance use, relationships, and identity.
We offer a continuum of care that includes:
🏠 Residential Treatment
This immersive, 24/7 level of care is ideal for individuals experiencing significant mental health challenges. Clients receive intensive individual and group therapy in a supportive, structured environment that removes outside distractions and allows deep healing to occur.
🌤 Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
Our PHP program offers a high level of support without a full-time residential stay. Clients participate in daily treatment sessions, including therapy, medication management, and life skills training, while maintaining the ability to return home in the evenings.
🌱 Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Our IOP provides flexible scheduling and targeted care, often used as a step-down from PHP or residential treatment. This level of care is ideal for individuals who need ongoing structure and support while reintegrating into daily life.
🌿 General Outpatient (GOP)
The GOP includes regular therapy sessions and continued case management, helping clients maintain progress, prevent relapse, and stay connected to support systems in the long term.
Specialized Programming: NRTH (New Roads to Healing)
Our NRTH Program is specifically tailored for male-identifying individuals, offering gender-affirming, trauma-informed care in a community of peers who understand their experiences.
Key features of the NRTH Program include:
- Focused on emotional regulation
- Psychoeducation and group therapy centered on male identity
- Skill-building for healthy relationships and communication
- Substance use treatment integrated with mental health care
- Trauma recovery work rooted in safety and resilience
Through this program, men can begin to unpack years of suppressed emotion, build self-awareness, and cultivate authentic relationships — all in an environment that supports their unique healing process.
Evidence-Based Therapies Backed by Compassion
At New Roads, we combine compassion with clinical expertise. Our therapists are trained in leading, research-backed methods, including:
✔️ Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
DBT helps clients develop tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and interpersonal effectiveness — ideal for individuals struggling with mood disorders, trauma, or impulsive behaviors.
✔️ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviors, helping clients build healthier ways of thinking and coping.
✔️ Motivational Interviewing
This client-centered approach is particularly useful for individuals with ambivalence toward treatment or substance use recovery, promoting internal motivation and change.
✔️ Trauma-Informed Care
Many men carry unprocessed trauma that manifests as anxiety, depression, aggression, or addiction. Our trauma-informed framework ensures clients feel safe, supported, and empowered as they process their past.
Men Supporting Men: The Power of Peer Connection
One of the most transformative elements of treatment at New Roads is community. Men often feel isolated in their struggles, believing they’re the only ones going through it. Our group-based settings help break this illusion.
In peer groups, clients learn to:
- Speak openly about their experiences
- Support others in similar situations
- Receive honest, nonjudgmental feedback
- Build accountability and camaraderie
This bond becomes a critical support system both during treatment and as clients transition back into everyday life.
The Role of Families and Loved Ones
Mental health challenges don’t just impact individuals — they affect entire families. New Roads integrates family therapy and education into our programs to help rebuild trust, establish boundaries, and promote long-term healing within relationships.
Family involvement also helps reduce stigma and empowers loved ones with the tools they need to offer appropriate support.
Redefining Strength: A New Vision of Masculinity
Men’s Mental Health Month isn’t just about treatment — it’s about redefining what it means to be a man. At New Roads, we challenge outdated stereotypes and help clients understand that true strength comes from:
- Vulnerability
- Self-awareness
- Compassion
- Accountability
- Community
By embracing these qualities, men can create more fulfilling lives and healthier relationships — with themselves and others.
Taking the First Step: You’re Not Alone
If you or a loved one is struggling with depression, anxiety, trauma, substance use, or another mental health challenge, help is available — and recovery is possible.
The first step is often the hardest. But at New Roads Behavioral Health, we make it easier by offering:
- A compassionate admissions team
- Personalized treatment plans
- Insurance verification and guidance
- A safe space to begin your healing journey
📞 Contact New Roads Behavioral Health Today
- Call: 1-888-358-8998
- Website: https://newroadstreatment.org
- Location: Utah-based, serving clients nationwide
Whether you’re reaching out for yourself, a friend, or a family member, we’re here to help.
Conclusion: From Silence to Strength
Men’s Mental Health Month is more than an awareness campaign — it’s a movement. One that calls on all of us to look beyond the stigma, the silence, and the shame. One that encourages men to embrace their full humanity — struggles and all — and to know that seeking help is not a weakness, but a courageous step toward wholeness.
At New Roads Behavioral Health, we are honored to walk alongside men as they rediscover their strength, rebuild their lives, and reclaim their future.
Let’s break the silence. Let’s build a new road forward — together.