By News-Medical, 07/26/2023 “…The cumulative health and economic consequences of the premature loss of a parent may be greater for boys than for girls, suggest the findings of a large long term study published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health…” Read the entire article: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230726/Boys-more-vulnerable-to-effects-of-premature-parental-death-than-girls-study-finds.aspx
Category: Mental Health of Boys
Better bipolar diagnosis may reduce suicide rates in boys – new research
By The Conversation, 05/24/2023 “…So the question is whether this gap puts vulnerable young people at risk of suicide. Our new research, published in in JAMA Psychiatry, hints this may be the case. We found fewer suicides among boys in Swedish regions with more bipolar diagnoses…” Read the entire article: https://theconversation.com/better-bipolar-diagnosis-may-reduce-suicide-rates-in-boys-new-research-206256
A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
By Health Harvard, 05/12/2023 “…The underlying messages about power and worth prompt many boys to worry and wonder about how to measure up. Sometimes, negative thoughts and concerns even interfere with daily life, a mental health issue known body dysmorphic disorder, or body dysmorphia. The most common form of this in boys is muscle dysmorphia…” READ MORE
Boys experience depression differently than girls. Here’s why that matters
By Science News, 06/30/2023 “…Depression manifests differently in boys and men than in girls and women, mounting evidence suggests. Girls are more likely to internalize feelings, while boys are more likely to externalize them. Rather than crying when feeling down, for instance, boys may act irritated or lash out…” Read the entire article: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/boys-experience-depression-differently-girls
A practical guide to improve boys’ mental health and wellbeing in schools
By News-Medical, 05/19/2023 “…Teenage boys are twice as likely as girls to die by suicide, and, when boys become men, they are three times more likely than women to die by suicide…” Read the entire article: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230519/A-practical-guide-to-improve-boyse28099-mental-health-and-wellbeing-in-schools.aspx
Do ADHD Symptoms Differ in Boys and Girls?
By Very Well Health, 06/01/2023 “…In general, boys with ADHD are more likely to have symptoms and behaviors that are more disruptive and, therefore, more noticeable. Not only does this have a “squeaky wheel” effect, but it reinforces the stereotype of a child with ADHD being a boy who “acts up” in class and is READ MORE
‘Lessons in bromance’ can help boys maintain their mental health, avoid suicidal thoughts
By Study Finds, 05/16/2023 “…According to a teacher and author, schools should provide “lessons in bromance” to address the mental health crisis among boys. Matt Pinkett’s new book proposes that classes centered around anger management, friendship, and active listening could potentially reduce male suicide rates…” Read the entire article: https://studyfinds.org/lessons-in-bromance-boys/
Suicide rate among Black men and boys on the rise
By ABC Action News, 06/15/2023 “…The suicide rate for Black children ages 10 to 19 has risen 60% just over the past two decades. Mental health experts are noticing an alarming trend: the rate of suicide among African American men and boys is climbing…” Read the entire article: https://www.abcactionnews.com/news/in-depth/suicide-rate-among-black-men-and-boys-on-the-rise
Here’s What I’ve Learned About Raising Boys in My 30 Years as a Child Psychologist
By Michael Reichert – Self, 05/17/2023 “…Compared to the stoic and self-sacrificing generations before them, today’s young men seek healthier, more flexible, and more meaningful lives. Even working-class men balk at mechanical jobs, holding out for more autonomous, nurturing roles…” Read the entire article: https://www.self.com/story/investing-in-the-well-being-of-boys
Our Lost Boys
By Heritage, 04/05/2023 “…What is the boy crisis? Contributing factors include the absence of fathers, economic and technological churnings, and policies within our education system…” Read the entire article: https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/commentary/our-lost-boys