*New date for Man Therapy is August 2nd, 2024, from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Man Therapy is an interactive mental health campaign and web-based wellness tool targeting working age men (25-64) that employs humor to cut through stigma and tackle issues like depression, divorce and anxiety. The purpose of the Man Therapy campaign is to provide men approaching crisis, and their loved ones, a place to go and learn more about men's mental health, examine their own and consider a wide array of actions that will put them on the path to treatment and recovery. The message is that all men should be aware of their mental health, treat it like they would a broken leg and strive to get better.
For more information and to attend please connect with Julie Parker
The presenters will provide an overview of Man Therapy, provide examples of how it is being promoted and used both in Vermont and Maine, and discuss tips and applications for the promotion and use of Man Therapy in a primary care setting.
Nick Nichols, MSW, works at the Vermont Department of Health as the Program Grant Manager for his state’s Comprehensive Suicide Prevention Grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. He has been working in the fields of mental health, substance misuse prevention, public health, and suicide prevention for over 30 years both as a direct service provider and state-level administrator.
Hannah Longley, LCSW (she/her/hers) is the Senior Clinical Director of Community Programs at NAMI-Maine and has worked in the mental health field for over 20 years. Ms. Longley has supported a number of mental health initiatives in recent years, including the creation of a peer support team for law enforcement in York County that provides debriefings and defusing after major events, and promotes individual peer support for officers. She is currently involved in the promotion of the mental health wellness tool Man Therapy for different communities of men in Maine who are at higher risk for mental health challenges and suicide, including Maine Fishermen.