San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
Keeping it Real About Men’s Mental Health
Keeping it Real About Men’s Mental Health
Keeping it Real About Men’s Mental Health
Wednesday 28th June 2023
Join Ulysses Valor and Rodney Barrios as they discuss men's mental health, emotional maturity, and the importance of positive fatherhood in this episode.
31 minutes
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San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health
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Episode Overview
- Ulysses Valor's journey from homelessness to a passionate advocate for mindful masculinity
- The 'Five Reasons to Never Give Up' project empowering emotional resilience in boys and men worldwide
- Rodney Barrios discusses the importance of Fatherhood Awareness Month and the Fatherhood FIRE Program
- Challenging societal stigmas surrounding men's mental health and fostering positive male role models
- The transformative power of emotional expression and compassionate fatherhood
Believe in yourself, honestly, even when you don't. I understood earlier on that nobody else was responsible for whatever happened to me, but me.
How often do men get the space to talk about their mental health? In this episode of 'Resilient and Real', Ulysses Valor, a local mental health advocate, takes listeners on his journey from the depths of homelessness to becoming a beacon of hope for young men struggling with emotional expression.
Ulysses shares how his experiences fueled his mission to help others through his project, 'Five Reasons to Never Give Up', which combines creative writing and meditative photography to promote resilience and self-compassion among boys and men. But that’s not all. June is Fatherhood Awareness Month, and Rodney Barrios from the San Bernardino County Preschool Services Department joins the conversation to highlight the Fatherhood FIRE Program.
This initiative emphasizes the crucial role of father figures in children's lives, offering a 13-week cohort that helps fathers and father figures enhance their parenting skills and co-parenting dynamics. Rodney sheds light on how positive male role models can foster healthy family relationships and personal growth. This episode tackles the often-ignored topic of men's mental health, challenging societal norms and encouraging emotional maturity.
It's a heartfelt discussion that underscores the importance of compassionate fatherhood and emotional expression, aiming to create a ripple effect of positivity and personal growth. Whether you're a father, a son, or someone interested in mental health, this episode offers valuable insights and real-life solutions.