Breaking the Stigma: Men's Mental Health | Model and Founder of Check on Your Mates Katie McSweeney

Elevator no. 171: Katie McSweeney is a model and the founder/host of "Check on Your Mates" (CYOM), a movement she started after experiencing a profound personal loss.

Katie’s mission began in her teenage years when she noticed an alarming trend of suicides within her personal network, especially among men. By the age of 30, she witnessed the tragic loss of male friends, brothers, and cousins to suicide—a trend that had become heartbreakingly normalized. 

Through CYOM, Katie is dedicated to breaking the silence and fostering conversations around mental health, encouraging people to check on their mates and support one another.

02:47 - Mental Health and Men's Mental Health

06:00 - The Stigma Around Male Mental Health

09:59 - Resources for Men's Mental Health

15:52 - Check On Your Mates and Getting Involved

19:25 - Katie's Goals and Giving Back

22:31 - Rapid Fire Questions