The Pressure Release Valve
Tool • Gate: Men’s Mental Health
The Pressure Release Valve
Reasons / Purpose
See tool overview.
Do
1) Step away; do 60–120s of brisk movement/burpees.
2) Rinse face with cool water; take 5 slow breaths.
3) Return when heart rate settles.
4) Speak in facts, not judgments.
How & Why It Works
Physical exertion and slow breathing lower sympathetic arousal.
Results / Goals
Visible progress within 1–2 weeks (self‑rated mood/engagement).