Category: Mental Health of Boys

Boys growing up without dads are in crisis, report says

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By BBC, 03/14/25 “…His experience is echoed in a new report, which says young men who lack a positive male role model are in crisis. Fatherlessness has a significant impact on boys’ mental health, education and future prospects, the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) report found. Read the entire article:  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cjd3jlee33yo

‘Grandpas’ got together to help kids. Scientists say it boosts the elders’ health, too

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By NPR, 03/26/2025 “Skills that can help younger people, especially boys and young men. Williams realized that by sharing their skills and experience, the volunteers wouldn’t just help the kids, they would help themselves, he says, by maintaining their dignity and self-worth…”   Read the entire article: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2025/03/26/g-s1-55822/volunteer-retirement-health-benefits-grandpas-united

Are Girls Doing Better Than Boys in School?

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By New York Times, 03/24/2025 “Boys today have more challenges than girls in school as early as kindergarten. Girls have narrowed gaps with boys in math (though they have widened since pandemic school closures), and girls outperform boys in reading. Boys graduate from high school and attend college at lower rates…” Read the entire article: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/24/learning/are-girls-doing-better-than-boys-in-school.html

Body Image, Bigorexia, and Eating Disorders in Men and Boys

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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/

Young men and boys may silently struggle with anxiety, depression

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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