Dr. Ogrodniczuk is a Professor of Psychiatry at UBC and Director of the UBC Psychotherapy Program. In his role as Director, he oversees the operations of North America’s 2^nd largest medically based psychotherapy training program. His research has been supported by various provincial and national funding bodies, and has led to more than 250 scientific publications.

In addition to his research, he is involved with teaching medical students and psychiatry residents, serves in various capacities with a number of scientific and clinical journals, and consults with mental health clinics about service provision and evaluation.

Dr. Ogrodniczuk is available for consultation to help men develop strategies for healthy living and recovery through his life consulting practice, Optimum Consulting.

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Since recovering from experiences with depression in 2010, Josh has become a passionate advocate for mental health. Josh coordinates HeadsUpGuys communications and website. For more information about his recovery see his post “I never wanted to die, I only wanted to end my pain.”

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Joel Robison is a Canadian photographer and mental health advocate. He has worked with international brands as well as non-profit organizations, creating work that is both thoughtful and imaginative. His close personal connections to men’s mental health and suicide have motivated him to take on a more active role in ending the stigma around the conversation about mental health.

Akanksha integrates her undergraduate research background in Psychology from UBC and Cambridge University with her hands-on experience as a crisis responder and behavior interventionist, embarking on a career devoted to bridging the gap between academia and practical mental health support. Motivated by her own challenges with ADHD and anxiety, she endeavours to utilize her passion and insight to break down barriers to mental well-being.

Ed has a background in social science, languages, and literature, and has worked for several non-profits and community groups in Australia. He completed his master’s thesis on the framing of depression in contemporary media, and is keenly interested in finding ways to break down barriers of communication encountered by those who struggle to convey how they are feeling.

Brad is a passionate and long time supporter of HeadsUpGuys. Both his and his family’s support have been instrumental in keeping HeadsUpGuys going. Brad is the owner of King of Floors and King’s Links, By The Sea Golf Course.

Joe has been working in men’s health for the past decade, 9 years of which was spent as the Program Manager for the Canadian Men’s Health Foundation. What started as a two-week gig to produce an event, evolved into a career and passion for shifting how men think about their health. This shift in thinking is just beginning and it will take weeks, months, years, and possibly a generation or two before that shift is complete.

Joe remembers HeadsUpGuys launching 6 years ago and thinking this is specifically what men’s health needs in the stigma space to tackle depression and suicide. Joe will be focusing his volunteer efforts to foster funding opportunities for HUG’s by connecting the “men’s health dots” across Canada so we can all keep shifting that thinking

Darius is a long time supporter of HeadsUpGuys, since we first connected at a Vancouver 100 Men Who Give a Damn event in 2018. Most recently, Raymond and Darius spearheaded the Sip Around the World II Fundraiser event raising $200,000 for HeadsUpGuys.

Raymond is a passionate advocate for men’s mental health. Most recently, Raymond and Darius spearheaded the Sip Around the World II Fundraiser event raising $200,000 for HeadsUpGuys.

Chadelia is The Brews and Dudes Ambassador for HeadsUpGuys and is passionate about men’s emotional and mental health. He is also the co-organizer of the annual HeadsUpGuys Trivia Night, a fun event to bring communities together in support of HeadsUpGuys and men’s mental health.