Building a Mental Health Tool People Actually Use: The Making of HeadsUpGuys.org

Описание: In the first episode of 2026, Dan and Dr. John Ogrodniczuk discuss the inception and evolution of HeadsUpGuys.org, a men's mental health resource. Dr. Ogrodniczuk explains the importance of the website creating a welcoming and anonymous space for men seeking help, the significance of the user experience, and the development of the site's self-guided courses. Dr. Ogrodniczuk shares insights from initial conversations with men that inspired the website and emphasized the need for a free and accessible platform.

Dr. John Ogrodniczuk is a professor of psychiatry, Director of the UBC Psychotherapy Program, and founder of HeadsUpGuys.org.
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00:00 Introduction
01:32 The Origin Story Behind HeadsUpGuys
04:26 Researching What Men Actually Want
06:21 What HeadsUpGuys Is Designed to Do
08:10 What Men Said Mattered Most
13:03 Designing the Site for Real-World Use
16:26 Showing Credibility Without Overloading Research
19:54 Why Men Use the Site and Keep Coming Back
24:34 Building Self-Guided Courses That Work
29:06 What It Takes to Run and Fund the Platform
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Special Guest: Dr. John Ogrodniczuk
https://psychiatry.ubc.ca/john-ogrodn...

Check Out HeadsUpGuys
https://headsupguys.org/
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Keywords

#mentalhealth #therapy #psychotherapy #personalizedtreatment #process #emotionalhealth #client #research #podcast #psychology #researchinsights #men #depression #male #mensmentalhealth

Takeaways

HeadsUpGuys.org was created to address men's mental health needs.
Men often prefer anonymity when seeking mental health resources.
Shared stories help men feel less isolated in their struggles.
Courses were developed in response to user requests.
Brevity and directness are key in course development.
People being very creative about how to bring attention to men's mental health.
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Producer: Mack Britton Productions