Physical States
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High Blood Pressure (1)
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Self-harm or suicidal behavior (11)
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Binge eating (12)
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Insomnia (37)
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Over-sleeping/Sleeping frequently (38)
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Heart palpitations (48)
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Weight loss (49)
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Weight gain (50)
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Diminished Drive
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Untidy or messy appearance (e.g. home, personal hygiene, etc.) (3)
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Not able to complete tasks (5)
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Not being able to provide for your family (13)
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Not able to complete life goals (e.g. finish school, get a job, travel etc.) (17)
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Excessive substance use (e.g. marijuana, cigarettes, alcohol, etc.) (60)
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Social Pressures
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Not being able to keep up appearances (e.g. different clothes, shoes, etc. than peers) (14)
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Fear of the unknown consequences of today's political environment (22)
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Adherence to norms of competition with other men (e.g. "I have to do better than the other guy") (23)
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Adherence to cultural norms of success and power (e.g. Keeping up with the Joneses, having a large salary, having a high-power job, etc.) (26)
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Constant strain to "do what you have to do to survive" (e.g. support kids, pay bills, etc.) (29)
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Lack of work/life balance (33)
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Ignoring physical symptoms (e.g. injuries, pain, discomfort, etc.) (46)
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Excessive engagement in activities that improve outward appearance (e.g. over exercise, overspending, etc.) (61)
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Seeking happiness through accumulated materials (e.g. clothes, shoes, etc.) (62)
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Increased attendance at religious institutions (e.g. church, mosque, etc.) (66)
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Communication with Others
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Unable to communicate properly (e.g. delayed or ignored emails, calls texts, etc.) (2)
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Isolation from others (e.g. friends, family, romantic partners, etc.) (7)
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Discouraging others ("misery loves company") (9)
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Unclear or limited communication (e.g. short verbal responses, unclear body language, etc.) (16)
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Feeling hopeless due to prolonged exposure to state violence against Black people (e.g. police shootings on social media, news coverage, etc.) (20)
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Blunted emotional expression or flat affect (e.g. not crying, no facial changes, etc.) (31)
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Withdrawal from everyday activities (e.g. hobbies, interests, etc.) (34)
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Not able to maintain romantic relationships (41)
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Stuffing down emotions (42)
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Ignoring support from others (45)
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Personality/Mood changes in romantic relationships (51)
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Volatile behavior towards others (52)
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Sharing emotions through indirect forms of communication (e.g. writing long, emotional status updates on social media, letters, emails, etc.) (57)
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Blaming others for issues (58)
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Only reflecting or reminiscing on certain life stages (e.g. adolescence, early adulthood, etc.) (59)
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Change in sexual behavior in relationships (e.g. loss of interest, aggression, etc.) (63)
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Reestablishing relationships with past acquaintances (e.g. friends, romantic partners, etc.) (64)
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Seeking closure with others/wrapping up loose ends (65)
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Emotional States
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Not able to "get up and go" (4)
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Lack of motivation (6)
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Anger (10)
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Feeling "sick" (15)
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Low self-esteem (24)
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Being stagnant or stuck in life (25)
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Laziness (28)
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Feeling out of control (32)
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Feeling irritated or agitated (35)
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Feeling fatigued (36)
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Feeling hopeless (39)
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Feeling frustrated (43)
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Bursts of crying (44)
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Not feeling like yourself (47)
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Worry (55)
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Anxiety (67)
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Internal Conflict
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Having a pessimistic outlook or negative mindset (8)
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Feeling guilty (18)
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Feeling unqualified (e.g. imposter syndrome) (19)
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Having a heightened sense of fear or dread (21)
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Not feeling supported by the Black community (27)
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Not feeling valued for your work/Not seeing the benefits of hard work over time (30)
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Feeling like things are "off" (40)
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Feeling attacked/Defensiveness (53)
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Change in mood over time as men age (54)
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Feeling helpless due to the aging process (e.g. increased reliance on assistance from others) (56)
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Numbness, melancholy, or lack of engagement that can be observed by others (e.g. “There's no joy in your eyes") (68)
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