FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 3, 2025
As millions of men struggle silently, “What We Carry” offers tools for healing, connection and emotional resilience this holiday season
GREEN BAY, Wis. — As Christmas approaches, many people brace for the joy and stress that the holiday season brings. For men, this time of year can amplify silent struggles with mental health. According to the Anxiety & Depression Society of America, over 6 million men in the U.S. experience depression each year, yet many suffer in silence due to stigma and cultural expectations. According to Mental Health America of Wisconsin, last year there were more than 800 suicide deaths in Wisconsin, more than 50 percent of those deaths were middle aged men.
To address this critical issue, “What We Carry: Understanding Men’s Mental Health, Healing and Connection” offers a powerful opportunity for education, reflection and community. This course is designed for men navigating their own mental health journey and for those who support them—partners, employers, counselors, educators and more.
“What We Carry: Understanding Men’s Mental Health, Healing and Connection”
Self-Paced Course
Cost: $59
Continuing Education Credits: 0.2 CEHs / 2 CEHs
Instructor: Sinclair Ceasar III, CEO of Sinclairity Consulting LLC, Founder of Healing Fathers, certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor, and TEDx Speaker.
Through storytelling, education, and practical tools, participants will:
- Uncover the stigma surrounding men’s mental health
- Explore the impact of unspoken grief and father wounds
- Understand cultural norms that discourage emotional expression
- Learn community-based healing strategies and tools for a more emotionally healthy future
This course is more than education—it’s a call to action. The holidays can be overwhelming, but they can also be a time for connection and healing. Don’t let silence win.
This course is self-paced and can begin at any time. Register here.
The instructor for the course is Sinclair Ceasar III, the CEO of Sinclairity Consulting LLC and the Founder of Healing Fathers. He is a certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor and TEDx Speaker. His company offers Mental Health First Aid Certification, manager training on psychological safety and executive coaching. Sinclair has spoken at over 50 organizations and companies for over a decade, including Whataburger, Microsoft, Toyota, LinkedIn, and the San Antonio Board of Realtors. He has been featured on BuzzFeed, Essence Magazine and The London Times. Sinclair received a master’s degree in leadership and a bachelor’s degree in communications. Learn more about his work at www.sinclairityllc.com.
UW-Green Bay in partnership with Mental Health America Lakeshore (MHA-Lakeshore) also offers the Addiction Recovery Certificate Program, designed to equip professionals and allies with the tools to foster resilience, reduce stigma and promote pathways to healing. UW-Green Bay is committed to fostering community health and workforce development. With a focus on trauma, mental health and social determinants of addiction, this certificate offers a holistic approach to recovery education.
About UW-Green Bay
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is a school of resilient problem solvers who dare to reach higher with the power of education that ignites growth and answers the biggest challenges. Serving 11,519 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral students as well as 101,000 continuing education learners annually, UW-Green Bay offers 200 academic degrees, programs, and certificates. With campuses in Green Bay, Manitowoc and Sheboygan, and a theatre in Marinette, the University’s access mission welcomes all students who want to learn, from every corner of the world. Championing bold thinking since opening its doors in 1965, it is a university on the rise – Wisconsin’s fastest growing UW. For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.
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