Where We Are Going

We are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead. Moving forward, our findings will help us build a global mental health campaign to improve Black men’s mental health, conformity to masculine

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Where We Started

The YBMen Project was born in 2008, after Dr. Daphne C. Watkins spent several years doing research on the mental health and well-being of Black men over the adult life

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Partners

If you are a foundation or a potential partner and would like to contribute to YBMen, please complete the contact us form. As we look to expand the YBMen Project to other

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YBMen Project Director and University of Michigan Associate Professor, Dr. Daphne C. Watkins, describes the history of the YBMen project.

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YBMen Project Manager and University of Michigan PhD Student, Janelle Goodwill, answers questions about her interests in the YBMen Project and why she is passionate about the mental health of young

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YBMen Research Assistant and University of Michigan PhD Student, Natasha Johnson, answers questions about her interests in the YBMen Project and why she is passionate about the mental health of young

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YBMen Research Assistant and University of Michigan PhD Student, Nkemka Anyiwo, answers questions about her interests in the YBMen Project and why she is passionate about the mental health of young

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YBMen Research Assistant and University of Michigan PhD Student, Ed-Dee Williams, answers questions about his interests in the YBMen Project and why he is passionate about the mental health of young

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FAQs

The YBMen Project seems multi-faceted. What are the various parts of the project? ​ You are correct! We have at least two ways that we interact with Black men who are

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Eastern Michigan

The YBMen@EMU Report is almost ready to share! We are reviewing the final draft and plan to post the findings soon. Please check back for updates to this page in

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