June is Men's Mental Health Awareness Month, and a local mental health professional has some key things for men to do to have a healthy mindset.

Tony Kirkman, Executive Director of the Piatt County Mental Health Center, says there are three things that men can do that he believes would make a monumental difference for men.

Kirkman believes living authentically is the most difficult of the three. He encourages men to give themselves grace and realize the past is why they are where they are.

While you might think it isn't for you, Kirkman believes anyone can benefit from therapy, and if your first or second tries at therapy don't work, he encourages staying with it until you find a counselor you click with.

Next week, we'll wrap up Men's Mental Health Awareness Month with Kirkman, who will highlight how spouses can support the men in their lives who may be struggling. 

Visit piattmhc.org for more information on the Piatt County Mental Health Center