The Strong, Silent Type: Men’s Mental Health and Illness

Thursday, June 12th, 2008, 5 p.m.
Steamworks
375 Water Street, Vancouver
Please RSVP: zsharman@exchange.ubc.ca

Men’s mental health has been described as a “silent crisis.” Why is it that men are less likely to acknowledge mental health problems and seek help? How can we improve the way we recognize and treat mental health issues for men? Is it just a “guy thing”?

Join us in breaking the silence during a lively discussion with experts in the field of men’s health.

Experts:

Phillip Banks
Health Initiative for Men

Dr. Blye Frank
Professor,
Division of Medical Education, Dalhousie University

Dr. John Oliffe
Assistant Professor
School of Nursing, University of British Columbia

Moderator:

Dr. Joy Johnson
Scientific Director, CIHR Institute of Gender and Health