{"id":23740,"date":"2022-04-20T14:06:55","date_gmt":"2022-04-20T18:06:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/?p=23740"},"modified":"2022-04-22T11:12:57","modified_gmt":"2022-04-22T15:12:57","slug":"marshall-counseling-center-to-host-concert-on-campus-creates-open-conversation-about-mens-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/news\/2022\/04\/marshall-counseling-center-to-host-concert-on-campus-creates-open-conversation-about-mens-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Counseling Center to host concert on campus; creates open conversation about men\u2019s mental health"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Marshall University Counseling Center is taking a different approach to stop the stigma of mental illness.<\/p>\n

The center is hosting its first Men\u2019s and Minority Mental Health Week Concert on Buskirk Field on Marshall\u2019s Huntington campus from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, April 21.<\/p>\n

Director of the Marshall University Counseling Center Dr. Candace Layne says after dealing with restrictions with the COVID-19 pandemic for two years, the decision to host a concert to support mental health made sense.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re very excited to have the opportunity,\u201d said Layne. \u201cWe want students to come together and have fun, while providing a creative avenue to open up the conversation on mental health.\u201d<\/p>\n

Headlining the event are local music artists Corduroy Brown and Shelem, who are both outspoken advocates for mental health. The event will also be hosted by DJ Illspin, with intermission entertainment featuring Duke Johnson of Thyrd Wyrld.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe wanted to invite local artists to show what Huntington has to offer, but also wanted artists who have a strong voice and following in the community,\u201d said Layne. \u201cAll of the artists feel the discussion of mental health is important and are very passionate about this topic.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Mental Health America, over 6 million men suffer from depression each year, which often goes undiagnosed. Other major mental health problems affecting men are anxiety, bipolar disorder, psychosis and schizophrenia and eating disorders. Experts say men are also less likely than women to seek help for depression, substance abuse and stressful life events due to downplaying symptoms, reluctance to talk and social norms.<\/p>\n

Layne says it\u2019s imperative to address the stigma of mental health, especially with men.<\/p>\n

\u201cMen are known as \u2018silent sufferers\u2019 and often don\u2019t reach out for mental health support or help,\u201d said Layne. \u201cMinorities underutilize counseling services and it\u2019s important to open up the conversation about mental illness in different communities. The more we discuss mental health and learn more about it, the stigma of mental illness can decrease.\u201d<\/p>\n

The concert is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket. Food trucks will also be available for orders with cash payment. Media are invited and encouraged to attend.<\/p>\n

To learn more about services offered through the Marshall University Counseling Center, visit https:\/\/www.marshall.edu\/counseling\/<\/a>.<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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