LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Men often face a silent journey when it comes to navigating mental health.
Dinisha Mingo, founder of Mingo Health Solutions, a behavioral health organization, says that silent journey is why open conversations are so important.
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“Coming to therapy is not about us healing you, it’s about helping people learn the tools to manage life cause life is going to happen,” Mingo said. “Men struggle with substance abuse, one in five of them, anxiety, one in five men, so that’s 20%, and only 7% engage in talk therapy. Even more important, suicide is the leading cause of death for men under 35, and 80% of male suicide attempts are completed, so we really want to ensure that men know the resources are here.”
Mingo and her team host free workshops and panels for mental health discussions, some of which are co-ed to provide shared experiences and mutual support.
“We know we have to talk about the serious forms of mental illness, but it’s also important when we’re talking about mental health and wellness, like what are these day-to-day things that are happening. So for people to come out, we know there’s community happening,” Mingo added.
There are also meetings just for men dedicated to overcoming obstacles men face and addressing the systemic disparities men of color face.
Myron Mingo is the Applied Behavioral Analysis Program Manager at the organization and spearheads these hard conversations.
“There’s a negative stigma with mental health services, especially in the colored community. So we’re trying very hard to break that barrier and let them know there are like-minded individuals going through the same thing you are, and there’s support here,” Myron Mingo explained. “I relate personally with it, with being a part of this, it really gives me a push to take control of my own mental health journey and understand that there is support out here. There’s people going through the same journey I am.”
Mingo said these resources are ongoing and will be provided as long as the community needs them.
“If you feel that you’re in a stagnant spot and there’s growth to be had, but you’re unsure how to access that growth, then reach out,” Mingo added.
The men’s group meets on the third Thursday of every month from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the NAACP in the Historic Westside. It’s free and will be ongoing as long as it is needed in the community.
The co-ed panel meets every fourth Wednesday at Mariposa from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., giving those who attend networking opportunities different topic discussions.
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