HeadsUpGuys
This virtual forum, hosted by UBC Sigma Chi and HeadsUpGuys, brings together athletes, psychologists, and student leaders to openly discuss men's mental health challenges. The panel shares personal experiences, coping strategies, and expert advice to help reduce the stigma surrounding male emotional well-being.
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Virtual forum and discussion about men’s mental health, held on March 4th, 2021 (5:30-7:00pm Pacific Time). (Host begins at 30 seconds). Over 100 attendees. Panel Speakers included: Din Thomas – Retired Mixed Martial Artist and Mental Health Advocate Theo Fleury – Former Professional Hockey Player Dr. John Ogrodniczuk – Founder of HeadsUpGuys, Director of UBC Psychotherapy Program, Professor of Psychiatry Connor LaRocque – CEO of a Toronto-based marketing firm (called SocialRise), TedX Speaker, former professional kick-boxer Eddy Hernandez – Capture Specialist, Youth Committee at Anxiety Canada member, UBC and Sigma Chi Alumni Zac Abelson – Sauder School of Business Student, Top 6 Leadership Team for Sigma Chi UBC Niko Andrianos – Engineering Student, Sigma Chi UBC Member More information about the event and associated fundraiser: https://headsupguys.org/ubc-sigma-chi-fundraiser/ Din Thomas - Follow-Up Questions: 1. Lessons from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu: https://youtu.be/Glec03KC2L0 2. Why other athletes hide struggles: https://youtu.be/oFjDrpNwiQk 3. Does trash talk impact mental health (eg. Conor McGregor): https://youtu.be/xEWBcB8UEU8
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