The Man Map: A Guide to providing, surviving, and thriving in today's competitive world. • The Connection Project

Six million males are affected by depression every year, further proving that despite our progress when it comes to mental health, men still feel the impact of deeply-rooted ideas and expectations of strength simply because of their gender. Add the layers of demanding jobs, relationships, trying to be present for families, and other duties, and mental health begins to feel more like a utopian thought, let alone a priority.

Connection Project launched The Man Map, to share stories to educate and empower men about the realities of mental health, and how talking about mental health can help us redefine what it truly means to show up in strong and vulnerable in ways that are needed now more than ever.

Through candid conversations and real stories of men who understand what living with poor mental health can lead to, listeners received a wealth of information about the realities of being a man managing a mental health condition and what other men can do who find themselves in similar situations.

What People are Saying

“The Man Map event was engaging, thought provoking, and inspirational. I left feeling a sense of connection with my fellow man and a desire to improve how I take care of myself." – Addison M.

“Men have been told to be tough or ‘man up’ for so long, but actually it’s takes guts to be vulnerable and talk about our problems." – Jason V.

“The Man Map was a great event! I found it informative and thought provoking. Each of your guests were humble and approachable. It brought home that we are all human and everyone needs a support network to lean on." – Nancy T.