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
Category: Physical Health of Boys
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
Boys need the HPV cancer vaccine as much as girls
By Japan Times, 09/20/24 “…Researchers examined the electronic health records of people who were or were not vaccinated against HPV between 2010 and 2023 and found vaccination lowered men’s risk of developing any HPV-related cancer by 54%, while their head and neck cancer risk fell by 56%. …” Read the entire article: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2024/09/20/world/boys-need-hpv-cancer-vaccine/
Men are carrying the brunt of the ‘loneliness epidemic’ amid potent societal pressures
By The Conversation, 09/20/24 “…In a recent study we conducted on 75 new and expectant Black fathers, they spoke of the need to address individual and collective trauma. This, they said, would ultimately help support their families. But they said resources to help men with their mental health are often unavailable or very limited. …” READ MORE
Loneliness Is On the Rise & Teen Boys Are Feeling It. Here Are 6 Ways Parents Can Help
By SheKnows 09/10/24 “…For teen boys, the problem can be especially fraught. “Teen boys face stigma and societal expectations when it comes to emotional vulnerability,” Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, chief medical officer at The Jed Foundation (JED), a teen emotional health and suicide prevention nonprofit, tells SheKnows. “They’re discouraged from reaching out to form closer connections READ MORE