When a man lies in a chair in a barbershop with a steaming, hot towel across in his face, he relaxes.
Going to the barbershop is a great opportunity for men to gather and1life stories. Men walk out feeling great2spending just an hour in this community setting and taking time for3.
Lorenzo Lewis considers that the barbershop is one of the few safe spaces where men feel4to express their feelings openly. In 2016, Lewis5The Confess Project, a community-led project that trains barbers as mental health advocates after years of struggling with his own mental health. It mainly reaches out to men who may be6to receive therapy (心理治疗) because it means opening up to a stranger in a clinical setting.
Matt Dillion, who owns a barbershop that7The Confess Project, explained why he8that the barbershop is the9place for men to open up. "This is our' country club'. There is fellowship (交情), and there's that wonderful10when you're around guys that have been through what you're going through."
Speaking about one's11and being listened to in an accepting way greatly12mental health. A study shows that when people share their feelings, they13to have strong immune systems.
The barbers support their clients in the moment,14trust and opening a pathway for communication. They encourage their15to seek support from therapists and other mental health professionals if necessary.
