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The Hidden Weight Men Carry: Body Image, Shame and Silence
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
YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS BELONG ON A PLAQUE, NOT ON A HEADSTONE
A personal reflection on mental health, crisis, and the importance of remembering the basics of self-care. Read about support, resilience, anchor points, and taking life one step at a time.
MANAGING BODY IMAGE DURING EASTER: COPING WITH STRESS, CHOCLATE, AND NEGATIVE THOUGHTS
Struggling with body image this Easter? Learn how stress, chocolate, and negative thoughts can impact you, and gentle ways to cope without guilt.
NOTICING WITHOUT PROJECTING: PARENTING THROUGH BODY IMAGE FEARS
If you’ve followed this blog for a while, you know my own history. You know I’ve wrestled with my own body image. So now, as a parent, I find myself in a quiet tug-of-war:
HEARD, SEEN, AND SAFE: WHAT WE ALL REALLY WANT
A raw and honest reflection on the need to feel heard, seen, and safe, and how vulnerability, growth, and empathy shape who we become.
BEYOND ONE DAY: WHY WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY IS A DAILY CHECK-IN FOR ME
World Mental Health Day isn’t just about awareness it’s about consistent self-care. I try share how regular check-ins with body and mind have shaped my journey toward better mental health and body image balance.
FROM SCRIBBLES TO STRENGTH: HOW WRITING BECAME MY UNEXPECTED LIFELINE
How journaling helped me process my thoughts and feelings, help me understand my anxiety, and break the stigma of being a man. Writing was never the plan but it became the path.
Behind the Smile: You Never Know What Someone’s Going Through
You never really know what's going on in someone else's head. This blog explores hidden struggles, masking emotions, and the need for better mental health support in Ireland
Irish Independent Feature Article
Written by: Liadán Hynes , Mon 26 May 2025 I lost decades to body dysmorphic disorder - but I can look in the mirror now and not dislike what I see' For Dubliner Keith Russell, two diagnoses five years ago gave a name to the deep anxiety he has felt since his teens - body … Continue reading Irish Independent Feature Article
The Endless Spiral 