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 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Author: The Boys Initiative
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/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Men’s rights activists are attacking women’s scholarships and programs. The DOE is listening.
By NBC News on 12/14/2018 “… A men’s rights activist who has used federal complaints to target women-only scholarships and programs is now trying to start a national movement to end what he sees as discrimination against men. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/men-s-rights-activists-are-attacking-women-s-scholarships-programs-n947886?fbclid=IwAR0hQWDRka313WOW7UKB-iXwesnAl2-ieux2pVBCaClJbhLvJEbmbPXGRmc The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
The Impact of Absent Fathers on the Mental Health of Black Boys
By The Root on 01/15/2018 “… Thabiti Boone grew up in a neighborhood where fathers didn’t exist, he says. The few who were physically present weren’t there spiritually or emotionally.“I never saw dads in the park playing with their sons,” Boone recalls. …” Read the entire article: https://www.theroot.com/the-impact-of-absent-fathers-on-the-mental-health-of-bl-1790853902?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=theroot_facebook&utm_campaign=sharebar&fbclid=IwAR0q2zsuLr0RixTNS-ayqUVVdQ2jCASSFvTImTQw-p80pdRGm5ymmpKGN3E The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Prosecutors DROP assault charges against college swimwear model after she was accused of beating up her boyfriend in her dorm because he wanted to break up
By Daily Mail on 12/14/2018 “… Prosecutors have dropped assault charges against a student model who was accused of attacking her boyfriend because he wanted to break up with her. The attorney for Kathryn Mahoney told DailyMail.com that prosecutors in Connecticut are not going forward with their case against her. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6494519/Prosecutors-DROP-assault-charges-against-college-swimwear-model-Kathryn-Mahoney.html?fbclid=IwAR3QynWPwJ3Xo6kAEzR9X1oQPFh8AOZ9WjZuWXcXW76phWpRq99ZQ5Yv7P0 The READ MORE