BISMARCK, ND (KXNET) — For years, Jordan Woroniecki kept his mental health struggles to himself.
Like many men, he thought he had to push through it. But when everyday stress became overwhelming, he knew something had to change.
“Something as simple as dropping a spoon when you’re cooking could turn into just a furious situation,” Woroniecki said.
With a nudge from his wife, Heather, who’s been seeing a psychologist since age 14, Jordan decided to seek help.
“I did kind of put the bug in his ear,” Heather said. “I could see some shifts and changes in his mood and behavior, and I thought it would be helpful.”
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Starting therapy wasn’t easy. Jordan says it took months to feel progress.
“First session isn’t really to tell you a whole lot, but I’d say in the first six months or so, I could definitely tell that I was more comfortable with it,” Jordan explained.
Men are still less likely than women to seek mental health care. But that’s starting to shift. And stories like Jordan’s help break the stigma.
“Close your eyes and imagine a typical mental health patient, and then imagine yourself or your friends or your family,” he said. “Do they look like different people? They shouldn’t. They’re the same people.”
More health plans now cover therapy. If you or someone you know is struggling, visit this website to learn how to get support.
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