‘Just a real conversation’: How Austin mental health experts tailor men’s treatment

AUSTIN (KXAN) — When it comes to public conversations surrounding mental health, social stigmas and taboos can still make the topic a difficult one to talk about — even more so for men. Four men are working to open up those conversations to a wider audience this Thursday.

The National Alliance on Mental Illness Central Texas has partnered with Ascension Seton for “REAL TALK,” a webinar based on candid discussions about mental health and breaking down some of the hesitations surrounding it. The timing is particularly poignant given that June is recognized as National Men’s Health Month, said Karen Ranus, executive director of NAMI Central Texas.

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