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
Category: Mental Health of Boys
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
Boys II Men program in Fort Valley tackles real-life issues and empowers young men
By Carlos Stephens, 07/07/2025 “…Fort Valley, GA – Life-changing conversations are taking place this week as part of the Boys II Men Summer Mentorship Program, a five-day initiative designed to guide and empower young men in the Fort Valley community…” Read the entire article: https://wgxa.tv/news/local/boys-ii-men-program-in-fort-valley-tackles-real-life-issues-and-empowers-young-men
Forum: Men’s mental health deserves a seat at the table – including at Aware
By The Straights Times, 06/09/2025 “…early boys are taught to suppress emotions, fear vulnerability and measure success through dominance. This isn’t just “boys being boys” – it’s the early formation of a mental health crisis…” Read the entire article: https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/forum-mens-mental-health-deserves-a-seat-at-the-table-including-at-aware
Mental Health Support is Failing Boys and Young Men
By EIN Presswire, 06/17/2025 “…Boys and young men in America are navigating mental health challenges without the support systems they need—not because they’re unwilling to seek help, but because the help doesn’t look, feel, or function like support to them…” Read the entire article: https://www.cbs42.com/business/press-releases/ein-presswire/822773566/mental-health-support-is-failing-boys-and-young-men/
Boy Oh Boy! Why men in the making need more mental wellness support
By The New Indian Express, 06/18/2025 “…Emotional suppression and stoicism, considered by many as the cornerstones of traditional masculinity, create the perfect storm for internalised distress. And this issue isn’t just about men — it’s more about the men in the making…” Read the entire article: https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2025/Jun/19/boy-oh-boy-why-men-in-the-making-need-more-mental-wellness-support
Join us this Parental Alienation Awareness Day!
Join us this Parental Alienation Awareness Day! Together, we can raise awareness and support one another. This event is open to everyone, including parents, grandparents, partners, family members, professionals and anyone interested in learning more about this form of post-separation abuse. Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/parental-alienation-awareness-day-25th-and-26th-of-april-2025-tickets-1295647850599?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Boys growing up without dads are in crisis, report says
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
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