Mental Health and Men
therapy, counseling, anxiety, addiction counseling, mental health, mens mental health Chelsea Steck therapy, counseling, anxiety, addiction counseling, mental health, mens mental health Chelsea Steck

Mental Health and Men

On March 25th, I hosted my first event, Mental Health & Men at the Durango Public Library. The goal of the event was to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote local resources for men’s mental health. The event featured a statistics on men’s mental health, a panel discussion, and resource meet and greet of Durango area mental health professionals.

Here are some statistics on men’s mental health that demonstrate a need for a men’s specific event:

  • Men are 2-3 times more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol

  • Men are 4x more likely to die by suicide than women

  • Only 40% of men with a mental health disorder receive treatment

  • Only 17% of male sexual assault survivors seek out professional support

  • Men are more likely to wait until they are in a crisis to reach out for help

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