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
Category: Mental Health of Boys
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
How muscle-building imagery, supplement use can harm teen boys
By HSPH Harvard, 12/11/24 “…All of the highlighted teens felt pressured to bulk up from young ages. They engaged in obsessive weight-training, took supplements, and skipped meals. Some went on to experience physical problems…” Read the entire article: https://hsph.harvard.edu/news/how-muscle-building-imagery-supplement-use-can-harm-teen-boys/
Author tells CNN that number of adult men not able to buy homes, have families is ‘big issue’ for country
By Fox News, 01/04/25 “…The expert then pointed out where to start addressing this problem. “We‘ve got to improve the economic prospects for young men – that is, if you‘re going to do one thing. So, we need to have more investments in an education system that works for men,” he said, mentioning promoting vocational READ MORE
Eight reasons why ADHD diagnoses are increasing
By The Conversation, 11/06/24 “…The Swedish Board of Health and Welfare reports that in 2022 10.5% of boys and 6% of girls received an ADHD diagnosis, which is 50% more than in 2019. And the board forecast that the rates will eventually plateau at 15% for boys and 11% for girls. …” Read the entire READ MORE
Boys Are Falling Behind But New School Models Can Help
By Forbes, 11/21/24 “…It’s a tough time to be a boy in America. According to the American Institute for Boys and Men, boys on average start school academically behind girls and remain that way throughout their schooling. They graduate high school at lower rates than girls and, if they do graduate, are more likely to READ MORE