Men's Mental Health and Wellbeing: What's Different and What Works

Workshop Type: Intermediate | Workshop Level: Six | Catering: Refreshments provided 

Men can experience mental health differently from women - in the way they perceive wellbeing, experience distress, and seek and respond to help. In this focused workshop, we’ll explore how best to support men’s wellbeing, how to identify signs of distress, and how to engage in a way that resonates with men. You’ll leave more able to effectively support male clients, with a clear understanding of key themes and considerations around communication and response.

• Explore the specific demands and stresses for men in contemporary society and consider what constitutes wellbeing for men.
• Understand common signs and indicators of distress for men.
• Build your awareness of particular risk factors for men and understand pathways and barriers to help-seeking behaviour.
• Explore how to adjust your approach, language, and style to better engage with and support men, and review resources and strategies.

Health and allied health practitioners, care and support workers in the health, mental health and social care sectors, and others who support men in their wellbeing and through times of challenge.

Facilitator Mel Johns MASW, B.A. (Hons), Cert. Supervision, Cert. AOD Counselling, RSW
Mel has over 20 years’ experience working in the mental health and addictions sector. He has a comprehensive knowledge of assessment processes, therapeutic interventions, and risk-management. View full profile here.

“The facilitator was good - he made it interesting and gave good examples. I think what I got out of it most was how better to approach men and aim to get them to open up and talk.” - Diversion Therapist

“I really valued the open conversation with participants to reflect personal and relevant experiences/points of view.” - Activity Coordinator

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• MHERC may reschedule or cancel a workshop due to unforeseen circumstances or insufficient registrations. If this occurs, you may transfer to another date/workshop, receive a credit, or request a refund.
• Substitutions are free if you arrange a replacement participant.
• Cancellations more than 10 working days before a workshop will incur a $39 service fee; alternatively, we can transfer you to another date/workshop at no charge.
• Cancellations within 10 working days (or non-attendance) are non-refundable and charged in full. Transfers may be approved for extenuating circumstances and incur a $39 fee.