The Pauley Agency

06/01/2026

There are several ways we can better support men facing mental health challenges. Reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness is essential so that men feel more comfortable seeking help when they need it. Another major barrier is lack of awareness — many men may not recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health conditions or know where to turn for help. This can be especially true for men in marginalized communities, including men of color, LGBTQ+ men, and those living in rural areas. Increasing education and awareness, along with ensuring access to affordable, high-quality mental health care and support services, can make a meaningful difference.

If you are struggling, remember that you do not have to face it alone. There are people who care about your well-being and want to support you. Reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, therapist, or mental health professional can be an important first step toward getting help.

05/27/2026

05/22/2026

Did you know mental health can vary significantly by gender?

Women
-The societal pressure and expectations that women cope with regularly include society’s greater valuing of women who are more physically attractive, empathetic and nurturing, and intelligent.
-Women are more likely to internalize their emotions, often leading them to withdraw.
-Women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety.
-Women are twice as likely to be affected by depression.
-Women are two to three times more likely to experience PTSD.
-85-95% of eating disorders are attributed to women.
-Some disorders are unique to women, given the fluctuation of hormones at different times in their lives.
-Women attempt su***de 1.5 times more than men.

Men
-The societal pressure and expectations that men experience revolve around society's higher valuation of those who are physically strong, are more honest, have professional or financial success, and exhibit ambition or strong leadership qualities.
-Men are far less likely to seek mental health treatment due to stigma.
-Men are more liekly to externalize their emotions, leading to aggressive, impulsive, and noncompliant behavior.
-Men are more likely to develop substance abuse.
-More than three-quarters of all deaths from excessive drinking are men.
-Antisocial personality disorder is three times more common in men.
-90% of those diagnosed with schizophrenia by age 30 are men.
-Men are three to four times more likely to die by su***de.

05/15/2026

It's Fun Fact Friday: Mental Health Edition!

05/10/2026

"There is no role in life that is more essential than that of motherhood."
—Elder M. Russell Ballard

05/01/2026

"By sharing our lived experiences, learning from each other’s experiences, and building strong community connections, we can challenge stigma and create spaces where people are supported, understood, and find healing.

Every story shared turns silence into connection, and connection into healing. Together, we can strengthen communities and create opportunities for empathy, understanding, and meaningful change."

- National Alliance on Mental Illness

04/22/2026

Today may be Earth Day, but we each must do our part every day to protect the beautiful planet we live on.

“Look after the land and the land will look after you, destroy the land and it will destroy you.” —Aboriginal Proverb

04/13/2026

"Autism is not a processing error. It's a different operating system." - Sarah Hendrickx

This month, do your part to become more autism-friendly. Take the time to learn about autism, accept people with autism as they are, and make sure your environment is inclusive so that you can treat others the way they should be treated.

04/05/2026

Ears hoping you and your family have a hoppy Easter!

04/01/2026

There's no better day to remember that, "It is the ability to take a joke, not make one that proves you have a sense of humor."

(Max Eastman, Enjoyment of Laughter)