Men ages 25 – 54 have the highest rate of suicide deaths in any age and gender category, and a new statewide campaign called Man Therapy Michigan is trying to reach men online to reverse that trend.
A new website, Mantherapy.org, uses the humor and direction of character Dr. Rich Mahogany, a Ron Swanson-like personality, to put men at ease and help them explore a variety of topics related to their well-being.
The website has videos, quizzes, and resources about anger & rage, sleep, and emotional health. It also includes tools for finding community and purpose to help men feel supported and grounded in a community.
Man Therapy Michigan is not a crisis line or clinical provider, so those who need more immediate help should visit their local emergency room or call the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
