EPISODE · Jun 25, 2025 · 31 MIN
Barbershop Talks: U Good Bro? - Men's Mental Health Month
from The Horizon Line: Stories and Insights into Mental Health, Substance Use, Recovery and Hope · host Horizon Behavioral Health
On this special episode of The Horizon Line, we focus on men's mental health, exploring the unique challenges men face and the importance of creating safe spaces for discussion. Special guests, Dr. Keith Anderson, a Certified Public Health Professional, Leroy Wingo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Bernnell Kindzred, Clinical Coordinator at Horizon, discuss the new Barbershop Talks Initiative, which aims to provide informal yet impactful conversations about mental health among men. They highlight the stigma surrounding mental health, the need for community support, and the significance of vulnerability in addressing emotional well-being. The discussion emphasizes on the importance of checking in on one another and fostering an environment where men feel comfortable sharing their struggles.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Men's Mental Health01:59 The Barbershop Talks Initiative10:37 Common Mental Health Challenges for Men13:51 Breaking Down Stigma20:32 The Importance of Community Support26:46 Final Thoughts and Messages29:13 Mental Health ResourcesAbout Horizon Behavioral HealthHorizon Behavioral Health has been the primary public behavioral healthcare provider in Central Virginia for over 56 years. We provide comprehensive services for adults and children addressing mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Horizon is accredited by CARF International, representing the highest level of accreditation in the field of behavioral health.The Horizon Line is a podcast produced by Horizon Behavioral Health and recorded at the Horizon Wellness Center at Langhorne. Each episode is designed to inform, inspire, and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health through authentic conversations with professionals, individuals with lived experience, and community leaders.Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or behavioral health concern.Contact Us: Have questions, feedback, or want to get involved? The best way to reach us is by emailing [email protected].Follow Horizon Behavioral Health:Twitter: @Horizon_BHInstagram: @Horizon_BH_YouTube: @HorizonBehavioralHealthFacebook: @HorizonBHLearn more at: HorizonBH.orgCopyright Notice:© [2025] Horizon Behavioral Health. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used without the prior written permission of Horizon Behavioral Health.
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On this special episode of The Horizon Line, we focus on men's mental health, exploring the unique challenges men face and the importance of creating safe spaces for discussion. Special guests, Dr. Keith Anderson, a Certified Public Health Professional, Leroy Wingo, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Bernnell Kindzred, Clinical Coordinator at Horizon, discuss the new Barbershop Talks Initiative, which aims to provide informal yet impactful conversations about mental health among men. They highlight the stigma surrounding mental health, the need for community support, and the significance of vulnerability in addressing emotional well-being. The discussion emphasizes on the importance of checking in on one another and fostering an environment where men feel comfortable sharing their struggles.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Men's Mental Health01:59 The Barbershop Talks Initiative10:37 Common Mental Health Challenges for Men13:51 Breaking Down Stigma20:32 The Importance of Community Support26:46 Final Thoughts and Messages29:13 Mental Health ResourcesAbout Horizon Behavioral HealthHorizon Behavioral Health has been the primary public behavioral healthcare provider in Central Virginia for over 56 years. We provide comprehensive services for adults and children addressing mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Horizon is accredited by CARF International, representing the highest level of accreditation in the field of behavioral health.The Horizon Line is a podcast produced by Horizon Behavioral Health and recorded at the Horizon Wellness Center at Langhorne. Each episode is designed to inform, inspire, and reduce the stigma surrounding behavioral health through authentic conversations with professionals, individuals with lived experience, and community leaders.Disclaimer: The content of this podcast is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or behavioral health concern.Contact Us: Have questions, feedback, or want to get involved? The best way to reach us is by emailing [email protected].Follow Horizon Behavioral Health:Twitter: @Horizon_BHInstagram: @Horizon_BH_YouTube: @HorizonBehavioralHealthFacebook: @HorizonBHLearn more at: HorizonBH.orgCopyright Notice:© [2025] Horizon Behavioral Health. All rights reserved. This podcast and its content may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, or otherwise used without the prior written permission of Horizon Behavioral Health.
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