Join us on Tuesday, December 22, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET for Male-Pattern Depression and Suicide Prevention with Dr. John Ogrodniczuk, PhD. This live virtual session is part of the accredited 2026 Men’s Health Expert Series.
When and where
Date: Tuesday, December 22, 2026
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM ET
Location: Live online
Learning objectives
By the end of this session, you’ll be able to:
Recognize behavioural, externalizing, and somatic presentations of depression that may be overlooked or misdiagnosed in male patients.
Apply validated suicide-risk assessment, safety-planning, and escalation approaches appropriate for the primary care setting.
Use communication strategies that successfully navigate mental health stigma, masculine norms, and patient reluctance to disclose emotional distress.
Develop appropriate treatment, follow-up, and referral plans for male patients experiencing depression or acute suicide risk.
About the speaker
Dr. John Ogrodniczuk is a Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Psychotherapy Program at the University of British Columbia. His research focuses on psychotherapy, personality disorders, and men’s mental health, and has contributed to more than 300 scientific publications. He is also the founder of HeadsUpGuys, a leading global resource supporting men’s mental health. In addition to his research, he teaches medical students and psychiatry residents, provides mental health consultation to organizations, and maintains a psychotherapy practice.
This series is supported by an educational grant from ViiV Healthcare.
Registration
This session is included in the 2026 Men’s Health Expert Series. Registration gives you every session live and on demand. Already registered? RSVP in the community to get the Zoom link and reminders.