Dr. Zac Seidler is a trailblazing clinical psychologist who has dedicated himself to addressing the overlooked crisis of male mental health.
His groundbreaking work on an effective therapy model specifically designed for men, hopes to break down the barriers that prevent them from seeking support.
Za’c Developed Men in Mind', a world-first, online training program for therapists. A program that aims to increase therapists' confidence and skills to engage, connect with, and respond more effectively to their male clients.
Like many of us, Zac’s purpose was locked in when he was a kid. At 11, Zac witnessed his own father's struggle with depression which he touches on today, so it’s no surprise that he’s on a mission to transform the mental health landscape.
Today we delve into the impact of masculinity on men's mental health, the role of societal expectations on men, and how we can all work together to support the well-being of the men in our lives.
Zac's insightful perspective offers a fresh look at these complex subjects while providing hope and practical solutions to make a real difference.
Dr Zac’s day job is pretty powerful - Global Director of Men's Health Research at Movember, and Senior Research Fellow with Orygen at The University of Melbourne.
00:00 Intro
03:35 Interview start
04:41 Movember history
10:01 Modern masculinity
17:51 Alternatives to toxic masculinity
27:00 What stops men talking?
34:40 Introspection
37:10 Early mental awareness
42:06 Movember and men's mental health
54:15 Importance of purpose
1:01:53 Social media, TikTok
1:08:31 Helping men today