Masculinity, Mental Health, and Gaming

This episode covers masculinity, mental health, and gaming. Our guests are Dr. Gary Barker, the founder and CEO of Promundo, co-founder of MenCare, and co-author of numerous studies on men and masculinities, Dr. Michael Kaufman, a longtime advisor, activist, and writer engaging men to support women’s rights, end violence against women, and positively transform the lives of men, and Dr. Wizdom Powell, a tenured professor at UConn and a nationally recognized expert and thought leader on masculinities and male health. Our moderator, Sheena Brevig (she/her), is a CSS Junior Fellow and a filmmaker who is passionate about using storytelling as advocacy for mental health and disability awareness, particularly in her LGBTQ+ and Asian communities.