UpcomingMen's Mental Healthonline
Men's Mental Health: Breaking the Silence in South Africa
Thabo Mokoena—Counselling Psychologist, Pretoria
Thursday, 22 May 2025
19:00 – 20:30 SAST
Zoom
About This Seminar
South African men are dying by suicide at four times the rate of women, yet cultural norms around masculinity make it difficult for men to seek help. This seminar examines the barriers men face, the warning signs to watch for, and how families and communities can create space for men to talk.
Agenda
- 1The male suicide crisis in South Africa — the statistics
- 2Why men don't seek help: cultural and social barriers
- 3Warning signs to watch for in the men in your life
- 4How to start the conversation
- 5Resources and support available
- 6Q&A with Thabo Mokoena
About the Speaker
Thabo Mokoena
Counselling Psychologist, Pretoria
Thabo Mokoena is a registered counselling psychologist and men's mental health advocate based in Pretoria. He runs a community support group for men and has spoken at schools, workplaces, and community organisations across Gauteng on breaking the stigma around men seeking help.
This seminar is for educational and informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical, psychological, or legal advice. If you are in crisis, please contact the SADAG 24-hour helpline: 0800 456 789.
Register to Attend
Free. You will receive the Zoom link by email before the event.
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