Men account for nearly 80% of suicide deaths, yet we're the least likely to ask for help. The cost of silence is too high.
The factory worker whose hands move through familiar motions while anxiety squeezes his chest. The night-shift supervisor managing crews while barely managing himself. The father present in body but absent in spirit, depression stealing his capacity to truly show up. These men aren't weak?they're dealing with serious medical conditions while navigating a culture that tells them to tough it out alone.
Toughing it out isn't working.
The Strength in Breaking Through is the mental health guide that speaks your language. No clinical jargon. No judgment. No unrealistic advice that ignores the realities of physically demanding work, irregular schedules, and financial pressures.
You'll learn exactly what depression and anxiety do to your brain and body?and more importantly, what actually works to manage them. From breathing techniques you can use during a shift to long-term strategies for sustainable wellness, this book provides a complete toolkit designed for real life.
What's inside: Understanding what you're really dealing with and why it's not your fault. The science behind your symptoms explained in plain language. Practical strategies that fit demanding work schedules. How mental health affects relationships?and how to repair the damage. Managing workplace stress without sacrificing your livelihood. Crisis protocols when symptoms become dangerous. Building purpose and legacy beyond just surviving.
Based on decades of clinical experience and solid research, this guide meets you where you are and gives you proven strategies to move forward.
Seeking help is strength. Recovery is possible. You don't have to do this alone.
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Susan Leys consults and coaches the healthcare professionals and teams who care for all of us. Inspired by a family tradition of caregiving, Susan's extensive educational background includes a BA in Psychology from the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth and an M.Ed. and CAGS in Counseling Psychology from Springfield College. Her expertise is further enhanced by graduate certificates in The Business of Medicine from Johns Hopkins University and High-Performance Leadership from Cornell University.
Certified as a John Maxwell Coach, Trainer, and Speaker, Susan utilizes these world-renowned leadership methods to propel your team or organization forward. She specializes in workshops, seminars, keynote speeches, and personalized coaching, all designed to foster professional and personal growth.
With vast experience in healthcare, Susan has successfully coached and trained numerous professionals and teams, honing communication, teamwork, stress management, patient care, trauma response, and addiction recovery skills. Her commitment to this field is driven by the profound satisfaction she gains from contributing to others' success.
Susan's insights are also shaped by the resilience and authenticity she witnesses in patients and their families during critical times. Motivated by these experiences, she creates online courses, books, and coaching programs aimed at empowering individuals and families to navigate life's challenges effectively.
Ready to guide you towards enhanced well-being and leadership excellence, Susan Leys invites you to embark on your journey of experiential insight, transformation, and achievement.
To contact Susan and discover how she can assist you, visit her website at www.SusanLeys.com.