Cultural and societal expectations and roles regarding gender often make it hard for men to get the support they need. Many men feel they should ‘man up' and deal with problems on their own. Emotional expression and vulnerability are either unknown or seen as weaknesses. Without the encouragement or tools to open up about how they’re doing, men become more at risk of having issues like depression and anxiety. To cope, they may turn to riskier options such as alcohol and drugs, or express themselves through anger or violent behavior.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. We’re understanding more about the importance of mental health in our lives. With increased encouragement and awareness, more men are learning the importance of noticing warning signs and getting help for themselves. They’re also taking courageous steps to address the traumas that often lie behind their struggles. So how can we continue to help the men in our lives to build on these strengths, and continue to grow and heal?

Find out more on May 6 at our online viewing of the new documentary release, Beyond Men and Masculinity. The film will be followed by an interactive conversation including our special guests. Participants can explore and reflect more on the pressures that affect men and their mental health, and how we can stand alongside them when they need it.

The program lasts about 2.5 hours. Attendees will receive a Zoom link to the virtual event 2 hours, and 10 minutes before the event starts. The event will only be recorded for internal purposes, we will not share or distribute the footage for public use. If you are not able to join live, we invite you to join us at one of our future viewings.

Watch the trailer:

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