A Sampling of Articles In The Press - Dr. Will Courtenay

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“Courtenay has the courage of his convictions . . . [His work] is not about creating the caricature of a “sensitive male.” It is about men’s survival – their own lives, the quality of their relationships, and the richness of their health. We will continue to count on leaders like Will Courtenay to deepen our understanding and to motivate our search for solutions.” Richard P. Keeling, MD, Editor, Journal of American College Health

Articles In The Press

Juli Fraga did another great story on postpartum depression in dads, this time for The Hamilton Spectator. She discussed a newly released study and spoke with Dr. Will.

Parents magazine published an extensive interview with Dr. Courtenay and their article is chock full of important information for dads and moms.

Reader’s Digest asked Dr. Will to weigh in on the 10 most common things men lie about. Intriguing.

Diablo Magazine asked Dr. Will to weigh in on the #MeToo campaign and the role men should play.

Fatherly approached men’s depression from an interesting angle, and asked Dr. Will about the role stubbornness plays. It’s an intriguing read.

Mel Magazine interviewed Dr. Courtenay and published a very comprehensive and readable story about why men experience postpartum depression too.

Fatherly Magazine asked Dr. Will about men, fathers and friends. They did a great job with the story about why men need friends and the kinds of friends we need.

Yahoo asked Dr. Will some great questions — and unexpected ones — about men’s health. You’ll be surprised by some of what you’ll learn.

June, a new healthy living website recently launched in Hong Kong, featured a story about postpartum depression in dads and presented Dr. Will research and mentioned SadDaddy.com.

The New York Times asks, “Can fathers have postpartum depression,” and they asked Dr. Will to weigh in on the question.

Fatherly did an in-depth interview with Dr. Will on postpartum depression in dads, and their article includes lots of great information.

Huffington Post spoke with Dr. Will about postpartum depression in dads, and produced a very informative article.

Delta Sky Magazine, the in-flight mag for Delta, did a great in-depth article on men’s health. They talked to The Men’s Doc about depression, including postpartum depression, in men.

Conde Nast Bride asked Dr. Will what puts new dads at risk for postnatal depression.

Adam Busby, star of the reality television show Outdaughtered, has been speaking publicly about his real-life struggle with postpartum depression. Romper covered the story turned to Dr. Will for some facts on the subject.

Fit Pregnancy asks, “Is Dad stressed or experiencing Paternal Postnatal Depression?” They spoke with Dr. Will to help answer this question.

Global News in Canada asked Dr. Will about the influence of manhood and masculinity on men’s health and what boys are learning about this.

Dads are more involved, but are they confident in their skills as new fathers? National Public Radio asked The Men’s Doc about this, as well as the role mom and other dads play in influencing a father’s behavior with his new child.

Fox News asked Dr. Will to weigh in on lies men tell their doctors and how it hurts them.

Lifezette asked Dr. Will about the mental health signs of and problems with workaholism at the office.

This Bustle article, which includes an interview with The Men’s Doc, focuses on preventing depression in dads and what can be done to address it when it occurs.

The Men’s Doc was asked to comment on three new studies finding that “macho” men are more likely to prefer male doctors, to downplay their symptoms, to not be honest with their doctors, AND to have the worst health.

The TODAY Show asked Dr. Will about postpartum depression in dads and provided this in-depth, informative coverage.

The Health Journal asked The Men’s Doc what gets in the way of men getting to the doctor — and what to do about it.

Prevention Magazine talked with Dr. Courtenay about the questions people should ask themselves before they start taking antidepressants.

Is it White people or men who account for the rise in deaths among the middle-aged in America? Healthline asked Dr. Will to comment on what he considers a flawed study.

Deseret News asked Dr. Courtenay about the negative lessons we’re teaching our sons about manhood.

Read some of Dr. Courtenay’s suggestions for subtle health warnings that men should never ignore.

Parents Magazine provides an extensive interview with Dr. Will about postpartum depression in dads, which also includes interviews with a couple of dads.

KnowMore.TV interviewed Dr. Courtenay about health warning signs men shouldn’t ignore.

KTAR New interviewed Dr. Courtenay about the increasing suicide rates among middle-aged men in Arizona.

The Stir at CafeMom spoke with Dr. Courtenay about some of men’s biggest fears about fatherhood — and some tips for addressing them.

Lauren Hale talks with Dr. Courtenay about men’s depression and suicidal range for The Good Men Project.

The Globe Health Report reveals 7 danger signs men should not ignore in this article and interview with Dr. Courtenay.

“Extreme body image in media impacts males too.” That’s a fact Dr. Courtenay has been pointing out for years – and the subject of this story by Deseret News National and their interview with Dr. Courtenay.

Dr. Courtenay talks with The Stir at CafeMom about what couples should know about a dad’s postpartum depression.

In this slideshow, MSN talks with Dr. Courtenay about the health pitfalls of new fatherhood.

Dr. Courtenay is a contributor and the primary source for this Esquire Magazine feature article on men’s mental health, focusing on anger, anxiety and depression – including both their downsides and surprising upsides. The article includes some quasi-scientific quizzes to help readers assess their own mental health. Dr. Courtenay also details treating – and preventing – mental health problems, including everyday habits as well as natural supplements and medications.

NBC’s Today Show Health editors spoke with Dr. Courtenay about why many men don’t go to the doctor.

Men are often unsure of what they can do for their partners who become depressed after giving birth. Dr. Courtenay provides six ways dads can support their partners during the postpartum period in this article by Dr. Juli Fraga.

Dr. Courtenay talks with Men’s Health Magazine about what men can learn from women to avoid illness and live longer.

Here’s a very thorough article and interview with Dr. Courtenay about postpartum depression depression in fathers.

Dr. Courtenay speaks with NBC News about why men don’t go to the doctor as often as they should.

Here’s a great article on men’s health – and interview with Dr. Courtenay. Thanks to Google Alerts, we just learned about this 2010 story and the fact that it was just reposted.

Alison Johnson has interviewed Dr. Courtenay for several articles on both boys and fathers. These are all very thoughtful pieces.

Video games and angry boys
Boys struggle with body image, too
What dads really need
Dads need downtime, too!

Do YOU know what to ask your doctor? Here are 7 questions you should ask during your next visit.

Kathy Morelli interviews Dr. Courtenay in a two part series on Paternal Postnatal Depression for Lamaze International. Part One | Part Two

Dr. Courtenay reminds us that dads provide for their kids in many ways, not just financially.

Dr. Drew asked Dr. Courtenay, “How do you get your kids to open up and talk?” Here’s what Dr. Will had to say…

And here’s the full story from the Life Changer Laura Roe Stevens, with additional tips from Dr. Courtenay…

Although this story focuses on the claims of one Broadway producer, it covers lots of information from Dr. Will about postpartum depression in dads.

Read about Dr. Courtenay’s tips for how men and boys can build a better body – image.

Women are often concerned about how to help the men and boys in their lives to improve their health. LifeScript has asked Dr. Courtenay this question in several interviews. Here are a few articles including his advice for women.

Could Your Guy Have Male Health Problems?
10 Men’s Health Symptoms Your Guy Shouldn’t Ignore.
11 Signs Your Guy Has a Prostate Problem.

USA Today’s special fall magazine “Guide to Men’s Health” features an interview with Dr. Courtenay about men’s postpartum depression – including preliminary findings from his research with over 4,000 new fathers.

Tips for parents to help kids develop a healthy body image – including tips from Dr. Courtenay for helping boys.

PsychCentral asked Dr. Courtenay for his tips on how to look and sound like an expert when doing TV interviews. This is great article for health practitioners who want to access and educate the public through television, and it includes several live interviews.

Read WebMD’s interview with Dr. Courtenay about how men can deal with the diagnosis of what most people think of as a “woman’s disease” – breast cancer.

Women… like some strategies for helping the men in your life to adopt a healthier lifestyle? Read this Natural Solutions Magazine interview with Dr. Will Courtenay.

It’s Time to Apply Son Protection… Read this short piece about why boys think they’re invulnerable, written by Dr. Courtenay for Parenthood.com

Read the Oakland Tribune’s interview with Dr. Courtenay during National Men’s Health Week about his new book, Dying to Be Men.

From the American Psychological Association’s magazine, Monitor on Psychology, cover story “Why Do Men Die Earlier?”: “Also important, says psychologist Will Courtenay, PhD, is getting the provider-patient relationship off to a good start. It’s all in the health-care provider’s approach, he says.”

The American Psychological Association talks with Dr. Courtenay about his new book, Dying to Be Men, and six ways to help men get healthy.

Read Daily Health News’ interview with Dr. Courtenay about men and mental illness, and the subtle signs to look for in men and boys.

Read an article by Tom Matlack, co-founder of The Good Men Project, about men’s health and Dr. Courtenay’s new book, Dying to Be Men.

“At least one in four men says he’d consider cosmetic surgery. And another one in five says he might. And for men, it’s often about staying in the race,” says Dr. Courtenay.

As many as 1 in 4 fathers suffers from paternal postnatal depression, says Dr. Will Courtenay. All the more reason to watch for these red flags.

“Even trained clinicians are less likely to correctly diagnose depression in men than in women,” explains Will Courtenay, Ph.D.

“If a man can’t seek help for himself, he should at least do it for his kids,” says Courtenay.

“A father’s depression can also have a negative impact on the child’s emotional and behavioral development, says Courtenay.”

“Paternal postnatal depression is not a life sentence. People do recover,” assures Courtenay.

“Get couples counseling to address any relationship issues and try to find sources of social support before the baby arrives, Courtenay suggests.”

“An expert on why fathers can also become depressed after the birth of a child, and what couples can do about it.”

“Each day in the U.S., 1,000 new dads become depressed, and according to some studies that number is as high as 3,000.”

“Marital dissatisfaction, financial stress and having a sick or colicky baby could increase the risk of depression in one or both partners, said Courtenay”

“Trying to ‘nip this in the bud or prevent’ depression is key.”

“Symptoms of depression in men also may not be obvious, Courtenay says.”

“As many as one in four new dads may experience what’s called parental postnatal depression, and the problem can be more than just psychological, Courtenay said”

“The cultural myth that men don’t get depressed also communicates to men that they shouldn’t get depressed”

“All these hormonal changes and neurochemical changes in the brain due to sleep deprivation can wreak havoc on a man.”

“Dr. Will Courtenay . . . exposed me to an equally comforting and alarming point: I was not alone.”

“A consultant and researcher, Will Courtenay, has identified 30 behaviors that place men’s health at risk.”

According to Will Courtenay . . . as many as one in four new dads experience symptoms such as stress, irritability and anger in the days, weeks and even months after the birth of a child.

“We don’t have a new picture of what involved dads are supposed to look like,” says Will Courtenay”