Healthy Minds 4 Men

Oct 27, 2025

Healthy Minds 4 Men is a Men’s Mental Health/Suicide Prevention Course tailored to address the psychological, emotional, and social challenges faced by men. The program’s core aim is to provide a safe, stigma-free environment where men can engage in emotional exploration, vulnerability, mental health education, and peer support.

Recent data shows that men are significantly more likely to die by suicide, while also being less likely to access mental health services. In 2022, men represented 75% of all suicide deaths in Canada, with 2,686 male suicides out of 3,589 total.  This program is intended to respond directly to this demographic with an evidence-informed, male-centered approach to suicide prevention/life promotion and mental health support.

Healthy Minds 4 Men is offered in (4) 2-hour seminars – join them all or just what interests you!

Topics include:

• Exploring Male Specific Stressors, Social Dynamics, and Societal Pressures
• Coping Strategies: Trauma, Addiction and Mental Health Disorders in Men
• Healing Through Accountability, Communication and Self-forgiveness
• Life Promotion Through Introspection, Passion, and Purpose

Seminar objectives:

• Build greater self-awareness of how personal experiences, societal expectations, and cultural norms influence their mental health and emotional well-being.
• Identify unhelpful patterns in thoughts, behaviours, and coping strategies, and begin to explore healthier alternatives.
• Recognize early signs of emotional distress in themselves and others and understand when and how to seek support.
• Communicate more openly and effectively, especially around difficult emotions, conflict, and personal challenges.
• Take personal responsibility for growth and healing by reflecting on past experiences without shame or judgment.
• Strengthen their connection to purpose, personal values, and long-term well-being through introspection and goal setting.

Upcoming Seminars

Exploring Male Stressors, Social Dynamics & Societal Pressures
Wednesday, April 8th from 1:30pm-3:30pm (online via Zoom)
Wednesday, May 6th from 1:30pm-3:30pm (in person at CMHA)

Coping Strategies: Trauma, Addiction & Mental Health Disorders in Men
Wednesday, April 15th from 10:00am-12:00pm (online via Zoom)
Monday, May 11th from 1:30pm-3:30pm (in person at CMHA)

Healing Through Accountability, Communication & Self-Forgiveness
Thursday, April 23rd from 1:30pm-3:30pm (online via Zoom)
Monday, May 25th from 1:30pm-3:30pm (in person at CMHA)

Life Promotion Through Introspection, Passion & Purpose
Monday, June 1st from 1:30pm-3:30pm (in person at CMHA)

For inquiries and to be notified of new sessions, please contact mhp@cmha-wecb.on.ca

Read the CBC article here.
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