By ABC on 05/21/2018 “… The idea of creating a male contraceptive has been around almost as long as the female contraceptive. In theory, targeting the production of sperm should be a simple process. The biology of sperm productionand how they swim towards the egg are well understood. …” Read the entire article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-05-22/male-contraceptive-pill-vasalgel-sperm-mens-fertility/9786070 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Category: Mental Health of Boys
Suicide-related hospital visits for children and teens up sharply
By WTOP on 05/21/2018 “… “The growing impact of pediatric mental health disorders has important implications for children’s hospitals and health care delivery systems,” concluded the study’s authors, doctors from children’s hospitals in Nashville and Philadelphia and a researcher from the Children’s Hospital Association. …” Read the entire article: https://wtop.com/health-fitness/2018/05/suicide-related-hospital-visits-for-children-and-teens-up-sharply/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Sprawling sexting probe ensnares Va. middle school
By The Washington Post on 05/12/2018 “… A probe that began with reports of nude photos of students circulating at a middle school has mushroomed into a sexting investigation involving nearly a dozen students at two schools in Falls Church, Va., according to a search warrant. …” Read the entire article: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/sprawling-sexting-probe-ensnares-va-middle-school/2018/05/10/73f4226e-539c-11e8-abd8-265bd07a9859_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.3363cb71ed6a&wpisrc=nl_most&wpmm=1 The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
How Welsh barbers are training to spot mental health problems in customers as male suicide rates rise
By Wales Online on 05/11/2018 “… The brainchild of The Lions Barber Collective – a national mental health awareness network set up by Devon salon owner Tom Chapman in 2015 following the sudden death of a friend – BarberTalk aims to encourage those who might be suffering with mental health issues to discuss their problems whilst READ MORE
Identifying Eating Disorders and Body Image issues in Boys
By US News on 05/07/2018 “… WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT body image issues and eating disorders, you might be inclined to focus on how frequently women and girls are affected. But while these issues are sadly a way-too-common problem for girls, they’re also a concern for many boys, too – particularly teens. …” Read the entire article: https://health.usnews.com/wellness/for-parents/articles/2018-05-07/identifying-eating-disorders-and-body-image-issues-in-boys The Boys READ MORE
Millennial men are different and value health and selflessness
By Earth on 04/27/2018 “… A new study out of Canada found that millennial men value selflessness, health, and openness, which is contrary to the popular stereotype of the hedonistic, selfish, and hyper-competitive male caricature we often see painted by society. …” Read the entire article: https://www.earth.com/news/millennial-men-value-health/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
PHOTOS OF COASTER WITH MESSAGES ABOUT MEN’S MENTAL HEALTH GO VIRAL
By Independent on 04/24/2018 “… Photos of a coaster illustrated with messages about the importance of discussing mental health among men have gone viral on Twitter. Yesterday, a Twitter user called Adam O’Malley posted photos of a coaster on the social media platform, emphasising the significance of the product. …” Read the entire article: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/men-mental-health-coaster-twitter-viral-time-to-change-campaign-suicide-depression-a8319796.html The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Lack of iron and B12 tied to aggression in boys
By Futurity on 04/23/2018 “… Significant iron deficiency and low blood levels of vitamin B12 in boys around age 8 are associated with behavior problems when they get to middle school, according to new research. These problems exhibit as both internalizing behaviors, such as anxiety and depression, and externalizing actions, including being aggressive and breaking rules. READ MORE
‘Why does everyone always tell me to shut up?’ For boys, a bit of empathy can go a long way
By The Star on 94/29/2018 “… In spring 2016, I visited an elementary school in a small city just north of Toronto. I was there to sit in on a session of NextGenMen, an after-school program for boys in grades 7 and 8 that’s run by a trio of friends in their twenties. …” Read the READ MORE
80-year Harvard study uncovers the secret to happiness
By Techly on 4/25/2018 “… So yeah, it looks like decades of Coca-Cola ads are right after all. A Harvard study has found that beyond genetics, money or fame, having close relationships is the strongest determining factor for a long and happy life. The study has followed the physical and mental health condition of hundreds of READ MORE