According to a CDC-funded study, men who access man therapyⓇ Digital mental health interventions have been reported to reduce depression and suicidal ideation, reduce days of poor mental health, and increase help-seeking behavior.
Denver, December 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Dr. Jodie FreyPhD, LCSW-C, CEAP – Professor and Associate Dean of Research, University of Maryland School of Social Work – and Grit Digital Health today announced ManTherapy.org, an innovative suicide prevention and mental health program for working-age men. Designed as a comprehensive awareness campaign, Man Therapy uses humor to connect with men, break down prejudices and make life-saving tools available. Innovative campaigns and her 24/7 digital Her platform empower men to think differently about mental health and take action before it becomes a crisis.
from September 2016 To January 2019A total of 554 men aged 25-64 statewide Michigan participated in $1.2 milliona CDC-funded randomized controlled trial called Healthy Men Michigan (HMM) evaluates the effectiveness of man therapy in reducing suicidal ideation and depression in working-age men. Results of this studypublished this month, found that men who were offered mantherapy as one of the digital tools to assess and deal with their mental health experienced significantly less depression and suicidal ideation over time, and were more likely to experience poor mental health. reported that the number of days decreased. Follow-up study Using Dr. Frey’s HMM data, men in the man therapy intervention group were more likely to engage in formal help-seeking behaviors through tools such as the online treatment locator system, to make or attend mental health treatment appointments, to or a statistically significant improvement in participation in professional-led care was reported. Support groups compared to those who received screenings and referrals only.
“An intervention that is delivered online and can be scaled up to reach men across the community, including the workplace, is an important addition to a comprehensive suicide prevention program,” says Dr. Frey. Base resources can play an important role in suicide prevention to help men consider risks and seek help.This study suggests that programs like Man’s Therapy can help community-based It shows that it should be part of a comprehensive intervention, reducing the risk of suicide and depression and increasing resilience.”
Suicide is a complex issue with many unique factors.of usa, men account for 78% of all deaths from suicide, and men are four times more likely to die by suicide than women. requires bold solutions and was created with the guiding principle that the best defense is a good offense. “We realized early on that if we waited until the man was in crisis, it would be too late,” said the founder and CEO of Grit Digital Health. Joe Conrad“I have always felt that creativity, innovation and communication can solve any challenge.From the beginning, our team set Man Therapy with three goals: 1) Familiarity; 2) encourage help-seeking behavior; 3) reduce suicidal ideation. It’s very rewarding to know that we are achieving our goal of positively impacting and changing men’s lives.”
Created in 2012 through a multi-agency effort. grit digital health, cactusand the suicide prevention room Mann Therapy from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environmental Affairs has spent more than a decade shattering the notion that men can’t talk about their feelings. On this site, the man meets Dr. Rich Mahogany, a fictional therapist. Dr. Rich Mahogany argues that speaking honestly about life’s problems is the way to solve them.Site experiences help men act in unique ways 20-point head inspection Assess their mental health, connect to manly mental health tools, and access a range of resources that delve deeper into the more challenging areas of life (depression, anxiety, difficult transitions, sleep, grief, and more).
Man Therapy’s innovative approach has resulted in over 1.5 million web sessions, 3.7 million resource views, 400,000 completed head scans, and 40,000 men connecting directly to Crisis Line resources. Facebook’s safety team used it to reach high-risk men, making him one of the most successful media campaigns of all time. And most importantly, Man Therapy is a proven tool that directly impacts and saves the lives of men around the world. Joe R stumbled upon Mann Therapy when he was feeling “depressed and hopeless” and claimed: .”
Man TherapyⓇ is now offering free, 24/7 access to anyone seeking information and resources related to men’s mental health and well-being. In addition, Man Therapy® is available for licensing with state and local governments, partnerships with individuals and brands.Click here for details ManTherapy.org.
If you’re worried and think you or a loved one needs immediate help, go to your local emergency department or dial 988 for free, confidential assistance 24/7. Call 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
This research is supported by Cooperative Agreement Number 1 U01 CE002661-01 funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Its content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention or the Department of Health and Human Services.
About doctor Jodie FreyPhD, LCSW-C, CEAP
Doctor Jodie Frey – Research Professor and Vice Dean University of Maryland School of Social Work – Senior scholar focused on adult and emerging adult behavioral health and well-being research. For nearly her 20 years, she has devoted the majority of her work to suicide prevention. Dr. Frey also leads additional behavioral health and well-being efforts, including: Behavioral Health and Wellbeing Lab, of International Employee Support Digital Archive (co-founder) and co-chair of Workplace Suicide Prevention and Prevention Committee.
About Grit Digital Health
Grit Digital Health develops behavioral health solutions through design and technology that envision new ways to approach mental health and wellbeing.they are the creators of man therapyThis is a groundbreaking men’s mental health campaign that offers an upstream, innovative approach to preventing suicide among the most at-risk working-age men.Additionally, they created you in collegeis a comprehensive suite of solutions to support higher education. Their work also supports the mental health and well-being of veterans. Operation Veteran Strongwell-being of emergency responders you | you | responder strongand happiness Denver via best of you. For more information, see: gritdigitalhealth.com.
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