By Amy Norton – U.S. News 01/14/2019 “…When children are having suicidal thoughts, their parents may often be in the dark, a new study shows. …” Read the entire article: https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2019-01-14/parents-often-unaware-of-kids-suicidal-thoughts
Author: The Boys Initiative
Traditional Masculinity Can Hurt Boys, Say New A.P.A. Guidelines
By Jacey Fortin – The New York Times 01/10/2019 “…It did not have a guide for working with males, in part because they were historically considered the norm. But in August, the A.P.A. approved its first set of official guidelines for working with boys and men. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/science/apa-traditional-masculinity-harmful.html
‘I won’t look for real dad’, says paternity row twin
By Chris Riches – Express 01/11/2019 “… A TEENAGER who was brought up believing his father was a millionaire businessman yesterday said he has no plans to track down his biological father. …” Read the entire article: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/1070679/paternity-row-twin-test-biological-father
APA issues guidelines calling traditional masculinity harmful to men, boys
By Brandon Showalter – Christian Examiner 01/09/2019 “…The American Psychological Association has issued new guidelines spelling out how “traditional masculinity” is “harmful” to men and boys for the purpose of helping the psychologists who work with them. …” Read the entire article: https://www.christianexaminer.com/article/apa-issues-guidelines-calling-traditional-masculinity-harmful-to-men-boys/52515.htm
Yes, Boys Cry — And We Need To Stop Telling Them Not To
By Kristen Mae – Scary Mommy “…Telling a child not to cry is equivalent to telling them it’s not okay to feel what they’re feeling. …” Read the entire article: https://www.scarymommy.com/boys-cry-its-okay/
Don’t discount ED prevalence in boys
By Rachael Zimlich – Contemporary Pediatrics 01/07/2019 “…Although eating disorders are often strongly associated with young girls in popular culture, a new study cautions pediatricians to not overlook the prevalence of this disorders in boys. …” Read the entire article: http://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/pediatric-nutrition/dont-discount-ed-prevalence-boys
Their high school dance teams let only girls join. So these boys are suing.
By Samantha Schmidt – Washington Post 01/07/2018 “I was excluded for something I felt I couldn’t change,” Zachary said. “It was really upsetting.”..” Read the entire article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/01/07/their-high-school-dance-teams-only-let-girls-join-so-these-boys-are-suing/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.4bd367231731
Men’s Health Starts with Boy’s Health
By Aleasa Word – The Good Men Project 01/01/2019 “…To ensure your sons are taking their health seriously and you are instilling healthy habits, here are a few tips:…” Read the entire article: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/mens-health-starts-with-boys-health/
Co-occurring social-emotional issues may increase substance use among adolescent boys
By Tan K. – Healio 12/28/2018 “…Beginning in sixth grade, boys with co-occurring social, learning, anxiety and conduct problems were at increased risk for aggressive behavior and substance use through eighth grade, according to study findings published in the Journal of Early Adolescence. …” Read the entire article: https://www.healio.com/psychiatry/pediatrics/news/online/%7B8b729410-c6f7-4345-99a1-77ec2341babd%7D/co-occurring-social-emotional-issues-may-increase-substance-use-among-adolescent-boys
Boys need better access to mental health care. Why aren’t they getting it?
By NBC News on 12/15/2018 “… Throughout high school, Alexander Sanchez was severely depressed. He thought about suicide, and he didn’t know how to explain what was wrong or ask for help. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/boys-need-better-access-mental-health-care-why-aren-t-n947941?cid=eml_nbn_20181216&fbclid=IwAR0IPZ7DNTJQ9di-uf-sz5L98I0KkSm4hQeb88Gm8raGP8VoRt4iHOvCvDg