Armin Brott

A6: Create male-friendly clinics—most are set up for women and that’s a big turn off for lots of guys. They also need to make sure their male and female staff are trained on men’s health issues and know how to talk to men and know what resources to recommend. #Dadication

A5: BTW, it's also important to have friends. Men are far less likely than women to have a close friend. And social isolation increases risk of depression and other mental health issues as well as physical health concerns, including cardio. #Dadication

Q5: Orgs like @menshlthnetwork are working on trying to get providers (and teachers and coaches, etc) better trained to recognize mental health issues in their male patients. #Dadication

A5: We need to take the lead. If you need help, get it—and tell others that you did, especially your kids. Asking for help is a sign of STRENGTH, not weakness. #Dadication

RT @rmitch_jr: A4: Diet, Diet, and Diet! Balance carbohydrate intake, unsaturated fats, veggies, and lean meats. Increase exercise, increa…

A4: Use salt in moderation, stay away from sugar-filled drinks and processed foods, and exercise. Exercise alone is practically magic when it comes to improving health. #Dadication

A3: But again, the most important thing is to go. Pick up the phone and make an appointment. #Dadication

A3: But you also need to be proactive: Know what screens and tests you should be getting at what ages and ask for them! Check out https://t.co/R3K66bHajA and @menshlthnetwork #Dadication

A3: Find someone you trust, who asks a lot of questions, and who listens to your answers. #Dadication

RT @Fatherhoodgov: A2: Routine checkups are key! #Dadication https://t.co/RyHmiHhhhx

A2: It’s perhaps the most important thing a man can do. It’s essential to have baseline readings for health indicators like blood pressure and PSA and to have a relationship with a trusted provider. #Dadication

A1: There's also a shortage of providers, men of color. That keeps a lot of guys from reaching out. #Dadication

RT @uchangenow: A1: In many zip codes men struggle to access quality health services. #Dadication

A1: And when men do go to the doctor, particularly for mental health issues, providers often misdiagnose them because most of the diagnostic screening tools are based on flagging female symptoms of depression. #dadication

A1: At the same time, society at large tends to pigeonhole men into the role of tough guy and expects men to take one for the team, man up, or whatever. Same result: guys don’t get help when they need it. #Dadication

A1: Gender roles and stereotypes keep a lot of men from asking for help when they need it—as though it were a sign of weakness. #Dadication

Hey everyone, I'm really excited to be joining the NRFCH Twitter Chat. I'm Armin, I live in California and have two grown children and one who's starting college in the fall, #dadication