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JiVA Mental Health is proud to announce a critical event, “Boldly Brown: Defining Our Paths,” set to take place on June 25, 2024, in Los Angeles from 6:30 – 8:30pm. This initiative, part of Men’s Health Month, is specifically designed to engage men from South Asian and Middle Eastern communities in meaningful dialogue about masculinity and emotional expression.
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and we at JiVA are excited to open up important conversations. Thanks to celebrities like The Rock, David Chang, Ryan Reynolds, Zayn Malik, and Kevin Love, talking about mental health is becoming more common. But for many men, especially within the South Asian American community, these conversations are still rare. Cultural constraints and limited access to mental healthcare continue to make it tough for men of color.
We want to change that.
Event Overview:
“Boldly Brown: Defining Our Paths” aims to challenge prevailing cultural norms that emphasize emotional suppression among men. By creating a safe and inclusive environment, JiVA Mental Health seeks to foster emotional expression and build community resilience.
Reason for Event/Men’s Mental Health Statistics:
- Approximately 6 million men in the United States suffer from depression annually, yet men are less likely to seek help compared to women.
- Men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide than women. In 2020, men accounted for 79% of all suicides in the U.S.
- Only about 36% of men with mental health issues seek treatment due to cultural norms and stigmas that discourage emotional vulnerability.
- Untreated mental health conditions can lead to serious consequences, including substance abuse and decreased life expectancy. Men are more likely to engage in high-risk behaviors and less likely to receive professional mental health support.
Event Details:
- Date: June 25, 2024 from 6:30 – 8:30pm
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Theme: Fostering safe spaces for emotional expression and building community resilience
- Objective: To address and dismantle restrictive cultural norms of masculinity that discourage emotional expression among men in South Asian and Middle Eastern communities. The event will feature expert-led discussions and workshops aimed at fostering a supportive network that encourages mental wellness and communal understanding.
