A One-Day Summit for Young Men Who Want More in Life Open to all young men (18-30). Saturday March 28th 9:30am to 2:30pm
Category: Mental Health of Boys
Ottawa Launching Countrywide Survey in Buildup Toward Formal Men’s Health Strategy
By CTV News, February 22, 2026 “…Canada would join a very small group of countries — including the U.K., South Africa, Malaysia, and Brazil — with a formal men’s health strategy. The article draws on the U.K. experience, noting that men there live shorter lives than women and are more likely to suffer from cancer, READ MORE
Local mental health organization hoping to erase stigma for young men
By KXLY, Derek Strom, 02/25/26 “…Talking about mental health can be challenging, especially among boys and young men. But a local organization is hoping to start that conversation and potentially save lives. Kellen Cares was founded by Kimber Erickson and her husband Mike after their son Kellen died by suicide when he was 19. Since READ MORE
Mental health issues in teen boys: What to look for and how to help
By Care, 01/06/2026 “… Anxiety and depression in teen boys has been on the rise in the past few years, yet they’re still less likely than teen girls to talk about it or seek help…” Read the entire article: https://www.care.com/c/mental-health-issues-in-teenage-boys-what-to-look-for-how-to-help/
Support for children with disabilities and special educational needs
By IFS, 10/03/2025 “…Boys, older children and children from poorer families are more likely to receive additional support in the education and benefit systems. More than two-thirds of children with EHCPs or CDLA are boys, making boys twice as likely to get support…” Read the entire article: https://ifs.org.uk/publications/support-children-disabilities-and-special-educational-needs
Utah task force explores boosting well-being of men and boys
By Deseret News, 09/08/2025 “…A Utah task force is studying ways to ensure that men and boys in the Beehive State thrive, targeting health, vocation and a sense of purpose. Although the work is in the early stages, the group is convinced that suicide rates, mental health, educational attainment, employment and other factors can all READ MORE
California Takes Step to Address Crisis Facing Young Men and Boys
California Governor Gavin Newsom recently issued a groundbreaking executive order aimed at confronting the alarming mental health and social challenges facing young men and boys. This statewide initiative seeks to address the rising rates of suicide, social disconnection, and educational and economic disengagement among males — while also dismantling long-standing stigmas around men’s mental health. READ MORE
Stakeholders equip 30 boys on mental health, leadership skills
By Cleopatra Eki, 06/11/2025 “…With the theme “Self-Esteem and Leadership,” the event empowered 30 boys aged 3 to 17 with practical tools for emotional wellness, confidence-building, and leadership development…” Read the entire article: https://guardian.ng/news/stakeholders-equip-30-boys-on-mental-health-and-leadership-skills/#google_vignette
Gov. Newsom addresses men’s mental health, aims to reduce stigma with executive order
By Dustin Dorsey, 07/30/2025 “…Young men and boys often suffer from mental health issues and a growing stigma keeps them from getting the help they need, experts say. Now, California is battling this silent suffering of young men and boys throughout the Golden State…” Read the entire article: https://abc7news.com/post/california-governor-gavin-newsom-addresses-mens-mental-health-aims-reduce-stigma-executive-order-heres-what-know/17366416/
Four ways you can support young men’s mental health
By Guest Contributor, 07/21/2025 “…Traditional gender roles have resulted in boys and young men often being left out of the mental health conversation and care, despite being at particularly high risk for poor mental health outcomes. They are the least likely to seek mental health support and are four times more likely to die by READ MORE