Dr. Jodi J. Frey, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, was interviewed for NBC National News about her work to support men’s mental health and suicide prevention.
The interview aired Tuesday, April 25, 2023 mid-day and can be viewed online here: https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/how-man-therapy-is-making-a-difference-in-male-life-expectancy-171298885613
Dr. Frey is the Founder and Faculty Executive Director of the Behavioral Health and Well-Being Lab (BHWell Lab) and her Lab-connected work focuses on adult behavioral health and well-being. She has been studying suicide prevention among working-aged adults for over 20 years. The interview focused on her CDC-funded research assessing the effectiveness of Man Therapy, an online program for men’s suicide prevention and help-seeking. Results of her work are being used to support expansion of these programs throughout Michigan and other states.