A community event in conjunction with The Blue Slipper's production of The Aliens. This informal panel discussion on November 17th will feature clinical psychologist Dr. Chris Spromberg, provisionally licensed counselor Samuel Mascari, educator Brett Ozment and will be moderated by filmmaker and The Aliens director Sarah Sherman. The event is free and open to the public, with audience participation encouraged.

This community discussion builds on themes of masculinity presented in The Aliens, offering space for honest discussion about the unique challenges men face in accessing mental health support. Nationally and locally, men experience higher rates of substance abuse, depression, and suicide, yet are less likely than women to seek help. In Montana, the crisis is especially acute: the state’s suicide rate is double the national average, and men are nearly four times more likely to die by suicide.

We hope you’ll join us for an event intended to destigmatize men’s mental health issues. This event is free and open to the public and does not require RSVP.