For Men’s Health Month, Keith Russell explores men’s mental health, body image, loneliness, muscle dysmorphia and the stigma that still stops men from speaking openly in Ireland
Author: Keith Russell
Hi, I’m Keith and I am the creator and founder of The Endless Spiral. From my early teen’s I have lived with several mental health conditions including anxiety, depression, and body dysmorphia. In 2018 I was eventually diagnosed with having Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GDA). In 2020 I was diagnosed with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Since then I have been on a mission to share my story and hopefully inspire others to share their experiences of mental health.
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