E31: How POTS Affects Men: Mental Health Findings with Dr. Brooke Wagner and Dr. Cathy Pederson

Episode 31 December 28, 2021 00:39:12
E31: How POTS Affects Men: Mental Health Findings with Dr. Brooke Wagner and Dr. Cathy Pederson
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E31: How POTS Affects Men: Mental Health Findings with Dr. Brooke Wagner and Dr. Cathy Pederson

Dec 28 2021 | 00:39:12

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Cathy Pederson Jill Brook

Show Notes

POTS is often thought of as a "female" disorder, which has negative implications for men who are diagnosed with POTS and other chronic invisible illnesses. Because of Western notions of masculinity, admitting weakness (even due to illness) is particularly difficult for many men and requires a different approach in treatment and support. Trigger warning: We do discuss suicidal behavior in this episode.

You can find the article we are discussing at https://jomh.org/articles/10.31083/jomh.2021.135

You can read the transcript for this episode here: https://tinyurl.com/4rhwkcww

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