Navigating Mental Health & Fatherhood in a Rapidly Changing World
Understanding the Unique Mental Health Challenges Men Face, and the Vital Role of Fathers in Shaping a Healthier Future
📅 Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
📠Location: Family Centre Downtown
💬 Free Event | Light Refreshments Provided
🧒 On-site childcare available (by donation)
In a world where expectations of masculinity are evolving and the mental health of men is increasingly under pressure, this community conversation explores the unique challenges facing today's fathers, and the lasting impact of their wellbeing on the next generation.
Join us for an evening that dives deep into the realities of men's mental health and the powerful connection between fatherhood, emotional resilience, and family dynamics.
🎙 Guest Speaker: Dr. Peter Kellett
Assistant Professor, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Lethbridge
Dr. Peter Kellett is a registered nurse, men's coach, speaker, author, and recognized expert on men's mental health and gender in healthcare. With over 25 years of experience in teaching, mentoring, and research, Dr. Kellett brings both professional insight and deeply personal experience--having navigated leadership roles, depression, anxiety, divorce, blended families, co-parenting, and personal growth.
He's a father to three young men and one young woman, and an advocate for helping men live fuller, healthier lives.
🔹 Topics Include:
The state of Canadian men's mental health and the impact of modern masculinity
Emotional isolation, depression, and the "friendship gap"
How men experience and express emotional distress differently
Practical tools to care for your mental health and support others
The connection between fatherhood, identity, and emotional modeling for children
Whether you're a dad, a partner, or someone supporting the men in your life, this evening is for you. Let's come together to reflect, learn, and lead the way toward healthier homes and communities.
