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/
Category: Physical Health of Boys
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/
America’s Young Men Are Falling Behind—and Shifting Right
By The Ringer, 10/11/24 “…Richard Reeves, president of the American Institute for Boys and Men, joins the show to talk about the state of men, young men, working-class men, the gender divide in the electorate, why Democrats seem to have a guy problem, and why Republicans seem to have a message that is resonating—especially for 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
Introducing Our New Oh, Boy!™ Campaign
By The Boys Initiative “…The Oh, Boy!™ Campaign by The Boys Initiative highlights an often-overlooked issue: the challenges boys and young men face in today’s society. This video underscores the pressing need to recognize and tackle the systemic barriers hindering boys’ and young men’s ability to reach their full potential. Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho1Sh–Pl0o
Suicide-related emergencies underdetected among minority, male youth and preteens, study finds
By Med Express, 10/29/24 “…A new study by UCLA Health reveals that hospital emergency departments may be missing signs of suicidal thoughts and behaviors in children, boys and Black and Hispanic youth. The research, published in the journal JAMA Open Network, analyzed electronic health records of nearly 3,000 children and teenagers…” Read the entire article: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-10-suicide-emergencies-underdetected-minority-male.html
Why Kids Need More Play Time and Fewer Structured Activities
By Psychology Today, 10/21/24 “…Saying things like, “My child is so busy,” has become a bit of a status symbol for parents who want to raise kids who are prepared for the real world. Ironically, overscheduled kids are actually missing out on the thing they need most for their development: unstructured playtime. …” Read the READ MORE
Young Men in Crisis
By Stanford Review, 09/30/24 “…At Stanford, women now outnumber men by 7% among undergraduates. This seemingly small difference belies a significant shift in campus demographics and academic achievement from 50 years ago, when the ratio of students (as well as applicants) was 67% men to 33% women. While the gender parity achieved in recent decades was READ MORE
It’s Time to Man Up and See a Doctor
By Web MD, 09/17/24 “…“We’re taught from an early age to internalize everything,” noted Stephens. “So-called real men don’t seek out mental health [care].”But McDermott warned that this type of rigidity tends to backfire. “Medical issues are exacerbated by psychological problems, and vice versa,” he said. “The connection between depression and diabetes is a classic READ MORE