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
Why I became a therapist
Hi, I’m Chelsea and I feel so lucky to live in the beautiful town of Durango. I was drawn to helping others at an early age and feel so fortunate to have turned that passion into a meaningful career. I decided to become a therapist after working at the local domestic violence shelter in Durango. I loved listening to the women share their stories, supporting them with their goals, and watching them grow. My mom was also a therapist, so I believe this is an innate part of who I am.