This insightful and thought-provoking book takes an unblinking look at what many of us have come to characterize as the "dark side" of postmodern man. Irritability, anger outbursts, self-destructive behavior, suicide, and violence are all problems that plague today's cultures and must be hit squarely head-on if men are to survive as a gender and men and women are to coexist as a species. Jed Diamond deftly weaves up-to-date scientific perspectives with personal stories and creates a compelling, practical, and, ultimately, hopeful perspective on helping men deal with their irritability, anger, and depression. I highly recommend this book to anyone wishing to better understand men and their moods.

Sam V. Cochran, Ph.D.
Clinical Professor, University of Iowa
Co-author, with Fredric E. Rabinowitz, of Deepening Psychotherapy with Men; Men and Depression: Clinical and Empirical Perspectives; and Man Alive: A Primer of Mens Issues.

Jed Diamond is, quite simply, one of the wisest men writing today on the topic of male emotional and physical health. The Irritable Male Syndrome is not only a powerful book, it is an essential one. He helps us understand why men are so irritable, angry, and depressed, and more importantly what men and women can do to prevent and treat these problems. This book can save your relationship and may even save your life. It is filled with personal examples and case studies of people the author has helped. Jed's care and compassion come across in every page. The Irritable Male Syndrome is a must read."

Michael Gurian, author of What Could He be Thinking: How a Man's Mind Really Works and The Wonder of Boys

This is a much needed self-help book for men. Making this required reading for couples that enter therapy will greatly assist in the work that needs to be done. With the majority of self-help books being for women, this is a welcome 4 star addition for men.

Joe Kort, author of 10 Smart Things Gay Men Can Do To Improve Their Lives

Male aggression and depression are underestimated conditions with enormous medical and societal implications .Jed Diamond once more succeeds in bringing an important men`s health issue to public awareness and at the same time offers a valuable resource for all health professionals. CONGRATULATIONS!

Siegfried Meryn, M.D. Professor of Medicine
President ISMH INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR MEN`S HEALTH
Editor-in-Chief Journal of Men's Health and Gender
Vice President European Men's Health Forum

In Irritable Male Syndrome, Jed gives us factual research, gut-wrenching honesty, and direct answers to some of the most difficult questions women and men face today. Irritable Male Syndrome is a powerful book that can change the lives of men and women alike.

Jed Diamond has my admiration. To venture into the private world of male vulnerability in such a personal and professional way takes a fine mind, a sensitive ear, and a compassionate heart. I could go on and on. If you are going to read one book this year, Irritable Male Syndrome should be the one. If you're going to give one book to someone you care about deeply, make this book the one.

Dr. Pat Love, author of The Truth About Love: The Highs, the Lows, and How You Can Make It Last Forever and Hot Monogamy

To call The Irritable Male Syndrome a milestone is an understatement. Jed Diamond is bringing out into the open an almost universal but seldom-considered fact: that in a culture where 'men aren't supposed to cry,' male depression, anxiety, and physical health challenges are often expressed in unconventional and difficult-to-recognize ways.

Jean Bonhomme MD, MPH, President, National Black Men's Health Network and Board of Advisors, Men's Health Network

Jed Diamond has empathy for the male experience. He captures with clarity the biological, psychological, and interpersonal dynamics that contribute to irritable male syndrome and delivers practical solutions to men and their partners. I am impressed with his compassion, empathy, and practical solutions For men going through this difficult process. This is a hopeful book that offers psychological and spiritual wisdom to those men who are struggling with anger, depression, and the changing emotional realities of their lives.

Fredric E. Rabinowitz, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology, University of Redlands;
President, Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinity,
Co-author of Men and Depression: Clinical and Empirical Perspectives, Deepening Psychotherapy with Men, and Man Alive: A Primer of Men's Issues.

Male depression is a highly unrecognized syndrome and thanks to Jed Diamond we hear more about the emotional and physical implication of the irritable male syndrome. Not only the diagnosis but also the implications of treatment are described in this book which makes it a valuable addition for every healthcare professional.

Siegfried Kasper, M.D.
Professor and Chair Department of General Psychiatry
Medical University of Vienna

I love the way Jed goes deep down into his own, often painful inner healing work as a man, then brings back the gold to share with other men. It's his deeply personal experience that makes this well researched data so accessible and powerful as a guide for men to get on with making their lives work. At this challenging time in history we men need all the help we can get from courageous pioneers like Jed.

Bill Kauth co-founder of the New Warrior Training Adventure of the ManKind Project and author of A Circle of Men: The Original Manual for Men's Support

Through all the years that I have known Jed, I have admired the way he cares for people. I especially appreciate the depth and breadth of his concern for men's issues and his dedication to the expansion of men's self-awareness. His personal journey into previously unexplored areas of the human psyche can be likened to a pioneer crossing into new uncharted territory. Jed's books are on the cutting edge and his current book is no exception. I highly recommend it. If you want to make a positive difference in your own life or the life of someone you care about, read this book.

Stephen Johnson, Ph.D., Executive Director of The Men's Center of Los Angeles and The Sacred Path Men's Community.

Jed Diamond offers a new understanding of male depression that is sure to change the way we treat this increasingly dangerous disease. This is a wonderful book, full of individual cases, in-depth research findings, and compassionate support for both women and men.

Larrian Gillespie M.D., author of The Gladiator Diet

More than any other book I know, Jed Diamond's Irritable Male Syndrome provides valuable insights and practical information for depressed men, women who live with men, and parents of boys. He presents a straightforward look at male depression including its basis in childhood trauma, which can damage the boy's developing brain leading to anxiety and a profound loss of integrity. When society learns what Diamond is teaching, that boys are to be raised as men, not indoctrinated into manhood, we will all live better lives.

Dan Bollinger, Executive Director
International Coalition for Genital Integrity
www.icgi.org

I know many men of great intelligence and many of great compassion. Jed Diamond is the rare combination of both - he teaches with his head and his heart. He is a man I trust. What Jed is offering is a structure to help men understand and make sense of their own inner experience. As a man who has suffered with depression for most of my adult life, I deeply appreciate what Jed is doing. In the last 20 years, I have personally worked with thousands of men, from many countries, who are either angry or depressed. Jed's guidance makes my personal and professional life richer and easier.

Rich Tosi, co-founder ManKind Project

In his book "The Irritable Male", Jed Diamond draws on a vast research database containing information from over 10,000 men across the United States, making his findings credible and providing medical professionals such as myself a great deal of confidence in his results.

Clement Williams, M.D., Director, Androc Men's Health Clinic, Vancouver, B.C.

This book is the recipe for re-igniting the love in your relationship. Women will 'get it' immediately, but men may, at first, resist. Stick with it guys. You will be glad you did. Irritable Male Syndrome gives you a map for understanding your pain and frustration, a map which will help you find the joy you deserve in life. This is a book for the 21st century. Powerful, honest and helpful.

Tom Golden, author of Swallowed by a Snake: The Gift of the Masculine Side of Healing

Diamond discusses all factors surrounding and contributing to the Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS.) Diamond's book deals not only with IMS, but with life transitions and how men's social roles form and evolve. Diamond has experienced IMS and freely shares the intimate details of his struggles. This unabashed vulnerability may be why men are willing to risk exposing their own fears in working with Diamond.

Diamond's book is important not only to readers who have personal experiences with irritable male syndrome, but to anyone who wishes to understand how threads of our biological and social conditioning are tightly woven into the tapestry of our mental health.

Jane Chin, Ph.D., Founder, Jane's Mental Health Source Page

With The Irritable Male Syndrome, Jed Diamond continues to be a pioneer in men's work. After years of research into men's anger and depression, Diamond is able to ask the right questions and offer the most helpful answers to these most difficult issues. His 38 years of experience in the field gives his work the kind of authority that few possess. In this enlightening, and often entertaining book, the author relates the stories of many men who have lived in a chronically irritable emotional state - including himself. This book was full of revelations for me. I know it will help men around the world. It's a treasure - a MUST read for men, and for the women who have to live with them.

Reid Baer, Editor, A Man Overboard Magazine
Editor, The ManKind Project Journal Reporter: Menstuff Magazine
Author: Kill The Story

Well, Jed Diamond has done it again! Irritable Male Syndrome is a vanguard work on the depression and disempowerment so many men are experiencing as the 21st century begins. This is a wonderful book, full of individual cases, honest self examination and enormous caring. Jed is a true healer. Very few speak of contemporary men's dilemma with the insight and empathy that shines on every page of Jed Diamond's work.

Hari Meyers, psychotherapist, author The Mythology of Masculine Soul

What is Irritable Male Syndrome?
One of the most consistent responses I get from men and women was how much irritability, anger and sullen withdrawal was present in men between the ages of 40 and 60. I believe these men -- and millions of others -- are experiencing Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS).

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