UBC program aims to transform men’s mental health therapy

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June 13, 2023

Men in Mind is the world’s first online program that trains mental health practitioners how to engage with and respond to men in therapy. It teaches therapists how to connect with men and create a treatment environment benefitting them in the long run. It was originally intended to make practitioners more confident and competent working with men. A survey found 45% of men dropped out of therapy prematurely because they couldn’t connect with their counsellor. Men make up 75% of all suicides in the country.

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