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    1. Low Testosterone in Men: Generational Decline and Mental Health Implications Matthew Dahlitz

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This article explores the alarming generational decline in testosterone among men and its broad implications for mental health. Drawing from recent international studies, it highlights how modern lifestyle factors—such as obesity, poor sleep, stress, and environmental toxins—contribute to hormonal disruption. The psychological consequences of low testosterone include depression, anxiety, cognitive decline, and motivational loss, often mimicking common psychiatric conditions. The author urges psychotherapists to adopt a holistic biopsychosocial approach, recognizing the interaction between hormonal health and psychological well-being. With appropriate screening and interdisciplinary collaboration, many men can find relief and restoration through both medical and therapeutic interventions.

  • Summarize the generational decline in testosterone and its causes.

  • Identify key lifestyle and environmental contributors to low testosterone.

  • Describe the psychological and cognitive symptoms associated with low T.

  • Explain how low testosterone may manifest differently across the male lifespan.

  • Recognize the clinical importance of screening for hormonal imbalances in psychotherapy.

  • Discuss the value of interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing hormone-related mental health concerns.