I'm Fine (But Not Really): What Men Need to Know, Without Going to Therapy

Modern men face immense pressure to maintain an image of strength and control. This groundbreaking guide, written by Dr. Peter Meades drawing on over twenty-five years of clinical experience, confronts the crisis of men's mental health with honesty and compassion. It offers a practical toolkit for men who may avoid traditional therapy or struggle to express their feelings.

This book provides a unique approach to understanding and managing stress, anger, and shame. It explores why men often delay seeking help and offers a path to healing and self-awareness without the need for formal therapy sessions. Through ten transformative insights, readers will learn about emotional resilience, trauma recovery, relationship skills, and the impact of societal expectations around masculinity.

Designed for private and self-paced use, the book includes practical exercises to help identify patterns, build self-awareness, and take achievable steps toward positive change. It guides readers to reconnect with their bodies, manage stress effectively, and redefine strength on their own terms, all without jargon or judgment.

Key Features/Benefits:

• Offers therapy without going to therapy for men who avoid traditional methods.
• Provides straightforward tools and insights for managing stress, anger, and shame.
• Explores the crisis of men's mental health with unflinching honesty and deep compassion.
• Includes ten transformative insights covering emotional resilience, trauma recovery, and relationship skills.
• Features practical exercises for spotting patterns, building self-awareness, and achieving change.
• Written for men who struggle to talk or avoid therapy, allowing for private and self-paced use.
• Helps readers reconnect with their bodies and redefine strength.

Specifications:

• Author: Dr Peter Meades
• Binding: Paperback
• Publisher: Robinson
• Publication Date: 6 August 2026
• Language: English
• Print Length: 320 pages
• ISBN 10: 1408783789
• ISBN 13: 978-1408783788
• Item Weight: 390 g
• Dimensions: 15.2 x 2.6 x 23.2 cm

Start your journey toward greater self-understanding and well-being. Real change begins with an honest look in the mirror.