Dimensions of Masculine Norms, Depression, and Mental Health (1 CE)
Number of Credits: 1
This course is for: Clinical Psychologists , MFT, and Counselors
Course By: Tamara Avery, PsyD
Content By: Sileo, K. M. & Kershaw, T. S. (2020). Dimensions of masculine norms, depression, and mental health service utilization: Results from a prospective cohort study among emerging adult men in the United States. American Journal of Men’s Health, 14(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988320906980
Course Description: Masculine norms, or the culturally grounded expectations for men’s roles, behaviors, and relationships, drive men’s mental health status and health-seeking behavior. The study examines substance use and hostility as secondary outcomes and depression status as an effective moderator on the relationship between masculine norms and mental health service utilization. Researchers found that greater endorsements of anti-femininity and toughness norms were associated with less mental health service utilization; for men endorsing toughness norms, this effect was greater for those who were depressed. Overall, including the healthy aspects of masculine status in outreach and counseling may motivate emerging adult men to engage in mental health and preventative services.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the purpose of the study and the methods related to the role of multidimensional masculine norms as examined in the article
- Analyze the data by exploring the statistical tests used in conjunction with the discussed findings
- Integrate the study limitations with the identified areas of future research
Course Outline:
- Read and understand Dimensions of Masculine Norms, Depression, and Mental Health Service Utilization: Results From a Prospective Cohort Study Among Emerging Adult Men in the United States
- Review the Course Description and Learning Objectives
- Consider the factors related to masculine norms and mental health service utilization coupled with the statistical findings from the accompanying article
- Work through the post-test questions; keep in mind that answer selections should be derived from the respective article
- Return to the article for clarification regarding masculine norms on depression, related mental health outcomes, and mental health service utilization, or for any missed questions
Approvals:
Board Approvals | American Psychological Association (APA), NBCC, Florida Board - Social Work, MFT, Counseling, and Psychology, NYSED - Social Work, MFT and Counseling Only, American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders |
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CE Format | Online, Text-Based |