Men and Mental Health: Let’s Talk About It with Karl Shallowhorn
HVCC welcomes Karl Shallowhorn to campus as part of its Voices: A Library Lecture Series in recognition of Black History Month. The event is also part of the annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Lecture Series.
In the United States, 19.7% of men aged 18 or older experienced a mental illness in the past year, with 6.5% being affected by depression according to the National Institute of Mental Health.
This presentation will explore the factors that impact men’s mental health and ways to improve their emotional well-being. There will be an opportunity for questions during the program.
Karl Shallowhorn is the Director of Youth Programs at the Mental Health Advocates of Western New York and President of Shallowhorn Consulting, LLC. A New York State Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC), he also holds a master’s degree in Student Personnel Administration from SUNY Buffalo State.
Karl has served in various roles, including senior counselor at Horizon Health Services and adjunct faculty member at Daemen College. He is a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor across multiple populations and a prominent speaker— having delivered a TEDx talk on African American men and mental health in 2021. He has also been featured in media such as A&E’s Voices Magnified documentary.
An advocate and educator, Karl is Chair of the Erie County Anti-Stigma Coalition and holds leadership roles with several mental health and community organizations. He is also an author and contributor to platforms like BP Magazine, HealthyPlace.com, The Mighty, and the UCC blog.
In addition to his professional work, Karl brings 38 years of lived experience in mental health and substance use recovery. Learn more about his work at www.foundersfirstsystem.com/karl-shallowhorn.
This free, public event is co-sponsored by the Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging and Student Activities.
This presentation will also be livestreamed for those not able to attend in-person.
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