Is the male midlife crisis real? The science behind the slump
Dr. Jonathan Pierce, PhD: Clinical Psychologist & Neuroscience Specialist
Dec 31, 2025 · 9 min read
A male “midlife crisis” isn’t a DSM-5 diagnosis, but the midlife slump is real: large studies show life satisfaction typically bottoms out around ages 47–48, often colliding with age-related testosterone decline and peak life stress. Here’s what’s happening in the brain and body—and how to navigate the shift with a strategy, not willpower. “We often ...