Understanding the Numbers: Key Statistics on Men's Mental Health

Captain Cubby details how an experience with an active shooter and the cumulative effects of PTSD led him to the hospital. This is the story of how Cubby found his path to recovery and how he has dedicated himself to helping vets and other first responders live in recovery with their own PTSD. - If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment or additional information on mental health: • Visit our website at NAMI.org. • Call our HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HELPLINE” to 62640, open Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Find your local NAMI at nami.org/findsupport • If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7 - NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

Joel Ojida joined the Marine Corp at 19 years old, searching for a sense of stability after a difficult childhood. While serving his country, Joel experienced a traumatic brain injury and subsequent military trauma. He lost his sense of identity and was diagnosed with PTSD and Bipolar disorder. When Joel found NAMI, he found a new community and a new mission. He started a men’s support group utilizing the NAMI Connection support group model. Joel worked to create a safe space where men can share their feelings without fear or judgment because no one should be alone in the battle with mental illness. • To learn more about NAMI Homefront resources for military members and their families, visit nami.org/homefront. • For more information about NAMI Support Groups, visit nami.org/supportgroups. - If you or a loved one is seeking mental health treatment or additional information on mental health: • Visit our website at NAMI.org. • Call our HelpLine at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or text “HELPLINE” to 62640, open Mon-Fri from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. • Find your local NAMI at nami.org/findsupport • If you or a loved one is experiencing a crisis, please call or text 988, available 24/7 - NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

NOTE FROM TED: This talk contains a discussion of suicidal ideation. If you are struggling with suicidal thoughts, please consult a mental health professional and/or support organization, as this talk is not a substitute for mental health advice. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/tedx_content_guidelines.pdf In his talk, Henry shares his personal journey with mental health struggles as a young lawyer and how toxic masculine stereotypes played a role in his experience. He discusses the societal expectations and gender norms that make it difficult for men to seek support when struggling with mental health issues and the harmful coping mechanisms that men often turn to. Henry also highlights the significant consequences of this stigma and lack of support, including male suicide, and offers practical solutions to promote men's mental health. Henry is a qualified lawyer from the UK, and a newfound influencer as well. He strives to promote the importance of mental health in the workplace and challenges toxic corporate behaviors. On social media, he creates relatable and impactful content that positively touches the lives of all those who have been affected by negative corporate workplace behaviors. Henry is also a co-founder of a company that helps law firms and organizations utilize the benefits of short-form videos. With his personal experience in the corporate world and a passion for mental health awareness, Henry aims to foster a community of people that can openly talk about their experiences and support each other. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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When we think about a man in midlife, we may see them as independent and can take care of themselves. And yet men in the middle years—between the ages of 35 and 64—have a suicide rate that is more than double the national average, says psychiatrist Jeff Sung. What’s more, many men at risk of suicide will not seek conventional mental health treatment. So we need to figure out what works for men. And we need to change the life trajectory of men who are at risk of suicide. Jeffrey Sung, MD Dr. Jeff Sung is a psychiatrist who teaches workshops in suicide risk, assessment, management, and treatment. He has a private practice and also works at a clinic in Seattle, Washington, where he mainly sees patients who are men in the middle years. For additional resources, visit http://sparktalks.sprc.org.