Men's Mental Health Awareness Panel | Breaking the Silence

Men are told to be strong. To tough it out. To figure it out alone.

And it's killing them.

Men account for nearly 80% of suicide deaths in the United States — yet they remain the least likely group to seek mental health support. The silence isn't strength. It's a crisis. And it's one that lives right here in our community.

On June 12th, that changes.

Bright Path Behavioral Health and co-sponsors are bringing together a group of dedicated local mental health professionals for the Men's Mental Health Awareness Panel — a free, open community event designed to start the conversations men need to hear, and to build the connections our community needs to thrive.

This isn't a lecture. It's a conversation.

A diverse panel of Triangle-area professionals will lead an open, honest discussion on:

• Why men struggle to ask for help — and what gets in the way
• The role of culture, community, and identity in men's mental health
• What real support looks like, and where to find it
• How we — as individuals, families, and organizations — can change the culture together

There will be space for audience questions, connection, and conversation. Come ready to listen, share, and leave with something real.

Jordan Hall — Bright Path Behavioral Health Jimmy Evans — Barbershop Therapy Daniel Montenegro — Family Psychiatry Practice and Associates Chris Weintrob — Center for Psychology and Education Al Bennett — Fusion Academy

This event is for everyone who cares about men's mental health — which is to say, everyone.

Whether you're a man who has been carrying something alone, a partner or family member who wants to show up better, a clinician or community leader, or simply someone who believes our community can do better — there is a seat here for you.

Bright Path Behavioral Health exists because someone said, "There has to be a better way." Today, Bright Path provides evidence-based PHP and IOP programs for teens ages 12–18, blending clinical expertise with deep compassion and unconditional positive regard. Their team empowers adolescents to build emotional skills they can carry far beyond treatment — while partnering closely with families, schools, and community providers. With locations in Wake Forest and Hillsborough, NC, Bright Path creates safe, authentic spaces where teens can grow, heal, and discover who they're becoming.

🌐 https://www.brightpathbh.com/

📅 Date: Thursday, June 12, 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00–3:00 PM 📍 Location: Hill Learning Center | 3200 Pickett Road, Durham, NC 27705 💰 Cost: FREE and open to the community

This event is free. Seats are limited. Register today to secure your spot.

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Hill Learning Center, 3200 Pickett Road, Durham, United States

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