Men’s mental health is a very serious matter, but bringing a more humorous angle to it could allow men to feel safer to get the support they need. Man Therapy is doing just that. A recent study shows it is decreasing suicidal ideation and increasing help seeking behavior for men! Learn more about resources for men’s heath from co-founder Joe Conrad.
Show notes
I imagine therapy is not a word or topic you want to spend a lot of time thinking about or doing. But therapy isn’t necessarily what you think it is! And as a man, it’s important to get help when you struggle, whether it’s mental, emotional, physical or all of the above.
A colleague of mine, Joe Conrad, created a powerful spin on therapy, specifically geared toward men. It is called Man Therapy and is a platform that gives men access to mental health resources. The current tagline on the website is fantastic. It reads: “Because you can’t just rub some dirt on your emotions.”
The character on the platform, who represents the therapist, is funny and speaks to a masculine mindset, in an attempt to reduce the stigma of men asking for and getting help.
This topic is near and dear to my heart. I want you to get the help you need, when you need it. Many men have lost their lives, or their mental health, by waiting or never asking.
In our Man Alive podcast episode we discussed…
- The Origin story of Man Therapy
- Man Therapy’s 20 point head inspection (I recommend taking if after listening)
- The epidemic of suicide amongst working age men
- The CDC’s efficacy research study on Man Therapy
- Improving help seeking behavior and reducing suicidal ideation in men
When you’re done with this one, check out a solo episode I did on an overlooked aspect of men’s health.
Joe’s story brings the challenge of men asking for help front of mind. If there’s any way you need support, but haven’t asked for it, I suggest asking now. And if I can be of any support to you, please reach out and let me know.
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Bio:
Joe Conrad is a creative entrepreneur and a digital health pioneer and he believes that the power of innovation and technology can solve any problem. He is the Founder and CEO at Grit Digital Health –– a team of specialists in behavioral health, wellness, technology and marketing committed to transcending barriers like stigma and access to help people get the support they need, when and how they need it. Joe and his team are the creators of Man Therapy, an innovative and award-winning campaign that uses humor to engage working-age men and an immersive, entertaining, digital experience where therapy actually happens.
In 2016 Grit Digital Health launched YOU @ College, a personal and customized well-being portal that helps students navigate life and campus. Since 1990, Joe has led the charge at Cactus, a purpose-driven branding and creative agency with the mission of growing brands that help people thrive. Cactus has developed a reputation of one of the nation’s leading social marketing agencies by leveraging power of branding, creative and technology to make meaningful work that makes a huge impact.
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