In this special episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker opens up about the unique challenges men face with their mental health, especially during Men’s Health Awareness Month. Citing sobering statistics—like men’s shorter life expectancy and significantly higher suicide rates—Dr. Barker addresses the powerful stigma preventing many men from seeking the help they deserve. Sharing his personal journey with depression and anxiety, he discusses the “wounded healer” perspective and emphas...
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In this special episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker opens up about the unique challenges men face with their mental health, especially during Men’s Health Awareness Month. Citing sobering statistics—like men’s shorter life expectancy and significantly higher suicide rates—Dr. Barker addresses the powerful stigma preventing many men from seeking the help they deserve. Sharing his personal journey with depression and anxiety, he discusses the “wounded healer” perspective and emphas...
Trigger Warning: What Does “Triggered” Really Mean? The Power of Language in Mental Health
Holding Space with Dr. Barker
12 minutes
1 week ago
Trigger Warning: What Does “Triggered” Really Mean? The Power of Language in Mental Health
In this episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker, a New Jersey-based psychotherapist specializing in issues like narcissism, bipolar disorder, autism spectrum, kink awareness, and suicide prevention, dives deep into the concept of trigger warnings . He explores how the phrase trigger warning is used and often misunderstood, examining its psychological implications with references to research from the Journal of Experimental Psychology Applied. Dr. Barker discusses how words carr...
Holding Space with Dr. Barker
In this special episode of Holding Space, Dr. Christopher Barker opens up about the unique challenges men face with their mental health, especially during Men’s Health Awareness Month. Citing sobering statistics—like men’s shorter life expectancy and significantly higher suicide rates—Dr. Barker addresses the powerful stigma preventing many men from seeking the help they deserve. Sharing his personal journey with depression and anxiety, he discusses the “wounded healer” perspective and emphas...
