2024
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Queer Eyes, Queer Lives: A Photo Exhibit of 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth's Substance Use | Trevor Goodyear
Description: The Queer Eyes, Queer Lives photo exhibit showcased over 60 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 14-29 who participated in UBC research studies on drug use. Diving into the themes of identity, substance use, housing, and mental health, their photos offered a raw glimpse into how these youth navigate complex issues. Coordinated by researchers Christian Barborini and Trevor Goodyear, alongside the Substance Use Beyond the Binary Youth Action Committee, the exhibit highlighted the strength and resilience of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth in Vancouver as they built meaningful lives amid adversity.
Special Thanks to: Christian Barborini and The Substance Use Beyond the Binary Youth Action Committee, the University of British Columbia, Cannapix, the Canadian Institute of Health Research, British Columbia Centre on Substance Use, and the SUM Gallery for hosting the photo exhibition!
Speakers: Cluster members Trevor Goodyear, and community partner Christian Barborini
Date: June 10-29, 2024
https://queerartsfestival.com/queer-eyes-queer-lives/
2023
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Digital Interventions for Men's Mental Health - Livestream Event for Men's Health Week
Description: For this event, our panelists will be showcasing a few innovative digital intervention programs in supporting men’s mental health. Featured programs include:
Men in Mind - An online training program for therapists to engage with and respond more effectively to male clients (https://meninmind.movember.com/)
Headsupguys - A digital resource for men to manage and prevent depression (https://headsupguys.org/)
Buddy Up - Men’s suicide prevention communications campaign (https://www.buddyup.ca/)
Speakers: Cluster members Dr. Paul Sharp and Dr. Zac Seidler, cluster co-lead Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, and community partner from Centre for Suicide Prevention Akash Asif
Date: June 15, 2023
How Can UBC Reduce Men's Suicide - Men's Health Week Panel Event
Description: In Canada, men are 3x more likely to die by suicide than women. How can we help to improve suicide prevention among our friends and peers? Hosted by our very own member of the Men's Health Research team, Matt Sha will guide our event along with our expert panelists to open up discussions on how we can break down barriers for men's mental health challenges!
Speakers: Tim Laider, Marv Westwood, Elliot Gee, Freeman Woolnough
Date: June 13, 2023
Advancing Equity in Men's Mental Health - Virtual panel
Description: This is the last event of a three part virtual event featuring expert researchers who are doing innovative work to reduce men’s suicide.
During our panel, “Advancing equity in men’s mental health” guest speakers Drs. Jennifer Mootz, Sarah McKenzie and William Affleck will address key issues driving men’s mental health challenges and inequities, as well as opportunities for research and interventions to address men’s mental health in a way that is responsive to equity concerns.
This conversation will be facilitated by Trevor Goodyear.
Speakers: Cluster members Dr. Jennifer Mootz, Dr. Sarah McKenzie, and Dr. Francine Darroch. Facilitated by cluster trainee Trevor Goodyear
Date: March 7, 2023
Part 1: Key Issues Driving Men's Mental Health Challenges & Inequities
Part 2: Men's Mental Health Projects Around Equity & Social Justice
Part 3: Opportunities to Address Men's Mental Health Equitably
Part 4: Advancing Equity for Women & Gender Minorities
Part 5: Untapped Areas in Advancing Equity in Men's Mental Health
Part 6: Key Take-away Related to Health Equity & Men's Mental Health
Part 7: Question & Answers - What Else Can We Learn
The Changing Face of Men's Mental Health Help-seeking and tailored services - Virtual panel
Description: The second of a three part virtual event series features expert researchers who are doing innovative work to reduce male suicide.
In our panel, guest speakers Dr. Zac Seidler, Dr. Paul S. Links and Dr. David Kealy will address the ways in which men seek help for their mental health, and how we can tailor services accordingly. The conversation will be facilitated by Christy Chan.
Speakers: Cluster members Dr. Zac Seidler, Dr. Paul Links, and Dr. David Kealy. Facilitated by cluster trainee Christy Chan.
Date: January 24, 2023
Part 1: Key Issues Driving Men's Mental Health Challenges & Inequities
Part 2: Trauma Informed Practices
Part 3: Trauma in Therapy
Part 4: Developing Therapeutic Relationships with Men
2022
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How does Men's Mental Illness Impact Intimate Partner Relationships? - Excerpt
Description: The first of a three part virtual event series features expert researchers who are doing innovative work to reduce male suicide.
In our panel, guest speakers Gillian Hunt, Dr. Ian Zajac, Dr. Jonathan Scourfield, Nick Tebbey will address the intersection of men’s mental illness and intimate partner relationships.
Speakers: Gillian Hunt, Dr. Ian Zajac, Dr. Jonathan Scourfield, Nick Tebbey, and facilitated by cluster trainees Krista Fisher.
Date: November 25, 2022
Masculinity, Mental Health, and Men's Relationships - Virtual Panel
Description: Join our panel exploring masculinity, men’s mental health and men’s relationships hosted by the UBC Reducing Male Suicide Cluster and SVPRO Okanagan Healthy Masculinities. We’ll be discussing masculinity and mental health and illness in relation to men’s intimate, friendship, and therapeutic relationships.
Speakers: Cluster member Dr. David Kealy, Dr. Sarah McKenzie, and special guest Robert Giardino. Facilitated by Men's Health Research Program staff Matt Sha
Date: March 21, 2022
2021
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Challenging Transitions: Impacts on Men's Mental Health and Suicidality - RMS Virtual Panel
Description: The UBC Reducing Male Suicide Research Excellence Cluster presents, Challenging transitions: Impacts on men's mental health and suicidality on December 8 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm PST (Vancouver).
This virtual event features a panel of experts in the field of men’s mental health and will focus on how challenging transitions impact men’s lives. Specifically, the panel will explore how major life changes, such as fatherhood, retirement, divorce and COVID-19 can both challenge men’s mental health but also muster strategies for promoting men’s well-being.
Speakers: Cluster member Dr. Simon Rice, and guest expert panelists Dr. Genevieve Creighton & Dr. Marv Westwood. Facilitated by cluster co-lead Dr. John Ogrodniczuk
Date: December 8, 2021
Getting Upstream to Prevent Male Suicide - Virtual panel
Description: The UBC Reducing Male Suicide Research Excellence Cluster presents: Getting upstream to prevent male suicide. This virtual men’s health week event features a trio-panel of expert Canadian researchers who are doing innovative work to reduce male suicide.
Join this conversation facilitated by Dr. John Oliffe, Professor and Canada Research Chair in Men’s Health Promotion as we learn more about the panelist’s research and engage in dialogue to better understand next steps for reducing male suicide.
Speakers: Cluster members Dr. Paul Links, Dr. Francine Darroch, and cluster co-lead Dr. John Ogrodniczuk. Facilitated by cluster lead Dr. John Oliffe
Date: June 16, 2021