By Additude, 01/27/25 “…But as many as one in three individuals with an eating disorder is male. About 10 million males in the United States will struggle with an eating disorder in their lifetime, according to the National Eating Disorders Association. …” Read the entire article: https://www.additudemag.com/body-image-bigorexia-eating-disorders-in-men-adhd/
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Young men and boys may silently struggle with anxiety, depression
By WACX, 01/30/25 “…More young people are struggling with their mental health, especially boys and young men who may not open up about their struggles as easily as girls.The Anxiety and Depression Association of America estimates nearly one in 10 men experience some form of depression or anxiety, but less than half seek treatment. …” READ MORE
Ten-year-old boy’s fitness journey goes viral
By BBC, 02/27/25 “…A 10-year-old’s bid to beat bullying by getting fit and healthy is being followed by millions of people on social media. …” “…At school I was getting picked on by some people for being overweight,” Jacob said. …” Read the entire article: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp8v2yy34xno
These teenage boys were blackmailed online – and it cost them their lives
By USA Today, 02/15/25 “…The scam is the fastest-growing cybercrime targeting children in North America and most commonly exploits young men, particularly boys ages 13 to 17. …” Read the entire article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2025/02/25/teenage-boys-mental-health-suicide-sextortion-scams/78258882007/
Brain scans show anxiety impacts boys and girls’ face processing in opposite ways
By PsyPost, 02/25/25 “…New research published in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience reveals that boys and girls show distinct brain activity patterns when looking at happy faces, and these patterns are further shaped by how anxious they feel. …” Read the entire article: https://www.psypost.org/brain-scans-show-anxiety-impacts-boys-and-girls-face-processing-in-opposite-ways/
Community perspectives on well-being for Black boys
By Brookings, 02/07/25 “…Amplifying their voices is essential to shaping policies that allow Black boys to experience childhood with optimism, feel acknowledged and celebrated in school and community spaces, and build connections with peers and supportive adults. Read the entire article: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/community-perspectives-on-well-being-for-black-boys/
Men and boys matter: Psychology professor reveals hidden issues
By Medical Express, 02/17/25 “…He believes that, “In today’s rapidly shifting societal landscape, where the discourse around gender equality has gained significant momentum, the unique set of challenges faced by men and boys frequently goes unnoticed or is overshadowed.” Read the entire article: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-men-boys-psychology-professor-reveals.html
The impact of advanced education on underprivileged boys
By Fordham Institute, 02/13/25 “…When the researchers examine the effects of the gifted programs on these shorter-term outcomes, they find that while the program has a strong positive effect on boys’ advanced course enrollment and a small positive…” Read the entire article: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/impact-advanced-education-underprivileged-boys?fbclid=IwY2xjawIiElBleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHSMxmVuSDkurX-HvqWzMOp8dZrKDAQnAtYTpgbimJ3SvOlkZcuz3OL-rPA_aem_azGjcz78rJmX3S-dH4DG6g
Children’s book by N.S. author about celebrating Black boys
By CBC, 2/15/25 “…I thought it was important to write something that they could ingest that was healthy and something that was more empowering…” Read the entire article: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/video/9.6648172fbclid=IwY2xjawIiELtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHXrSQetaMJ1PfSpKifV-mOzmTTLOsvoggkCpwEA7SGEINDQdRM96dyUV-Q_aem_n8kGvRTtL4rjsx5a7feKsA
Growing Compassion for Men & Boys
By Growing Compassion Coalition “…You are invited to a thoughtful, powerful, and important conversation on the transformative power of compassion and self-compassion for boys and men. …” Read the entire article: https://www.globalcompassioncoalition.org/events/growing-compassion-for-men-boys/