By Reddeer Express on 05/16/2018 “… “We want the boys to learn that they can take action towards their own hopeful future and experience some new things and realize that there are people in the world that are willing to come and spend the day with them and help them learn something new, meet new people READ MORE
Category: Socialization of Boys
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
I’m no noob: Why campus sex ed training is anti-men and why I am a men’s rights activist
By Washington Examiner on 05/04/2018 “… While a student at American University, I was required to take an online sex education course that focused on consent. I was taught that women can change their mind about consent the day after an encounter, effectively leaving women with the ability to rewrite history and accuse sexual partners of READ MORE
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/
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/
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
Prediction: No college graduation speaker will mention the 29% ‘gender college degree gap’ for the Class of 2018
By AEI on 05/01/2018 “… Now that we’re at the beginning of this year’s college graduation season, I thought it would be a good time to show the updated chart above of the huge (and growing) “gender college degree gap” for this year’s CollegeClass of 2018 (data here). Based on Department of Education estimates, women will earn a 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
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