Effective Men's Health & Well-being Promotion Strategies
Well-Being and Health Promotion Leadership Conference
Theme: Health Disparities, Biases, and Systemic Inequities of Well-being
Thursday, 1/16/2025
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM
Salon JK - Marriott
Presenter(s)
Matthew Stefanko Chief Executive Officer,
Hannah Monbleau Assistant Director of Student Life and Wellbeing, University of Massachusetts-Lowell
Marlaina Widmann Assistant Director of Wellness Services, Trinity University
Abstract
Young male students are more likely to die by suicide and overdose than their female counterparts. Yet, they engage in resources their institution provides, like counseling and academic advising, at far lower rates. The presenters in this session will demonstrate effective strategies to engage male-identifying students in topics like help-seeking and generating connection and community. This will include innovative social media strategies and the language proven to effectively generate on-campus interest.
Learning Outcomes
Discuss the challenges in advocating for health promotion strategies targeted at male-identifying students.
Demonstrate language and messaging that resonates with male-identifying students, including male students of color.
Explain the benefits of targeting male-identifying students with health promotion strategies, including reductions in stress and improvements in the knowledge of alcohol moderation strategies.
Certification Domains
Student Learning, Development, and Success, Crisis and Risk Management
36632 - Effective Men's Health & Well-being Promotion Strategies