Men’s Mental Health Matters - College of Social Work

Location: Online via Zoom
Date: Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (MT)

Overview

Over the last decade, middle-aged men have demonstrated significant increases in suicide behavior. Research shows this group is less likely to seek and utilize supportive mental health services for a variety of reasons that are often grounded in stigma and stereotypes.

This event will begin with an examination of the mental health challenges specific to men. Next, attendees will learn about one surprising way that men are being engaged in supportive mental health conversations, then, how creative thinking is helping to improve help-seeking behaviors. An engaging panel discussion with audience Q&A will follow.

four headshots. a male with a checkered collared shirt and a jacked. a man with a white jacket. a woman with dark long hair. a man with a white collared shirt, a white jacket, and a bowtie.

About the Presenters

Derek Iwamoto, Associate Professor University of Maryland Dept of Psychology

Lorenzo Lewis, Social Entrepreneur & Founder The Confess Project of America

Philip Osteen, Dean University of Utah College of Social Work

Jodi Jacobson Frey, Assoc Dean for Research University of Maryland School of Social Work

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Please direct questions about this event to: janay.larsen@utah.edu