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
Category: Social Issues
Boy Scouts are dropping the word ‘Boy’ from flagship program; Girl Scouts shrug
By USA Today on 05/02/2018 “… The Boy Scouts of America doubled down Wednesday on its quest to become the scouting organization of choice for boys and girls, announcing it will drop “Boy” from the name of its signature program. …” Read the entire article: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/05/02/boy-scouts-scouts-bsa-girls-joining-cub-scouts/572036002/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
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
False claims of rape should be jailable
By Northen Star on 04/30/2018 “… Rape cases can be difficult to prove since physical evidence can be easily damaged, according to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network. Common, acts, such as showering and using the restroom, can be enough to potentially compromise crucial evidence. Although it may be hard to prove, no effort should READ MORE
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
‘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
More 10-year-old Canberra boys accessing mental health support
By Canberra Times on 04/23/2018 “… The number of boys aged between 10 and 12 accessing Menslink counselling services has risen to 15 per cent of the program’s clientele in less than a year – and almost half of them have been affected by family violence. …” Read the entire article: http://www.canberratimes.com.au/act-news/more-10-year-old-canberra-boys-accessing-mental-health-support-20180419-p4zaj4.html The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Ten Schools with a Climate of Accusation
By Cusas on 04/14/2018 “… On the heels of its embarrassing encounter with a conservative academic in the Spring of 2017, Middlebury College made headlines again last fall thanks to a troubled student who published a list of dozens of her classmates, accusing them of a variety of most sex-related misdeeds. One student has written about the trauma of being put on READ MORE
A Hazelwood teacher on a mission to help boys become successful young men
By KSDK on 04/16/2018 “… Hazelwood East business teacher Robert Payne is passionate about molding young minds and passionate about helping teenage boys become great young men. “We want to raise up some young men who are really excited about life, excited about giving back and making the best of life as possible,” Payne said. …” READ MORE