We’re excited to present the first conversation of a three-part video series featuring four young Black men openly discussing personal experiences and mental health topics generally not discussed publicly. Discussion topics in the series include defining success, staying grounded and centered, managing emotions, mental health therapy, self-care, and how finding community with other Black men impacts their mental health. The men also talk about how building deeper relationships has enabled them to thrive academically, personally, and professionally.
The men in the video participated in the YBMen Project at the University of Michigan in 2021. With support from Wolverine Wellness, a unit of the University Health Service at the UM, the YBMen Project delivered its signature mental health education and social support program to Black male UM students during the 2021-2022 academic year. The men at UM participated in an updated YBMen 2.0 Program model, where the home unit delivers the content and activities and manages the day-to-day operation of the program. The YBMen Project team provides consultation and training resources.
In the first of our three-part YBMen video series, the men discuss how they define success as Black men. Listen to what they had to say. Future conversations will be shared via newsletter and on the YBMen Project website.
