By Science Daily on 04/05/2018 “… It’s clear that boys and young men are more likely to develop neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, viral bronchiolitis, pneumonia, croup and childhood asthma. …” Read the entire article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180405155542.htm
Category: Socialization of Boys
Boys vs. Girls: How Puberty Affects ADHD Symptoms
By Additude “… When ADHD, adolescence, and puberty collide, the teenage years can take a harrowing turn. The emotional and social changes of adolescence, compounded by the hormonal and physical riptides of puberty, add layers of struggle for tweens and teens with ADHD. …” Read the entire article: https://www.additudemag.com/puberty-and-adhd-symptoms-teens/
Ford launches new campaign: ‘Don’t let mental health be the elephant in the room’
By Evening Standard on 04/04/2018 “… Today, the UK arm of the global car manufacturer Ford is launching a new campaign in collaboration with Time to Change, the mental health initiative run by charities Mind and Rethink Mental Illness, to encourage people to end their silence on mental health. …” Read the entire article: https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/ford-time-to-change-campaign-mental-health-a3805171.html
Black boys are the least likely of any group to escape poverty
By Economist on 04/03/2018 “… THAT African Americans are poorer than the American average is well-established. In 2016, the median household income of black Americans was $39,500 compared with $65,000 for non-Hispanic white Americans. …” Read the entire article: https://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2018/04/broken-ladder
Call to extend HPV vaccine to boys as cancer rates soar
By The Guardian on 03/31/2018 “… At present, in Britain, only young women are offered the HPV vaccine, which protects them against cervical cancer. Boys are not given the vaccine, even though the virus is known to cause cancers of the head and neck in men in later life. Health officials have argued that administering the vaccine READ MORE
Young men encouraged to speak up
By The Daily Liberal on 04/02/2018 “… “It’s one thing to tell people to speak up and ask for help but we’re never taught that at schools, that’s a whole different kettle of fish that we try and educate people on. …” Read the entire article: http://www.dailyliberal.com.au/story/5317948/young-men-encouraged-to-speak-up/
Can Schools Help Fill The Void Fatherless Boys And Girls Experience? ABSOLUTELY!
By Daily Caller on 04/02/2018 “… Although once a male dominated profession, students now transition through elementary and middle schools rarely encountering male teachers. The gender disparity is also in PTA’s, the schools link to the greater community. For children without male role models, not interacting with male authority figures can exacerbate problems. …” Read the READ MORE
Guys, We Have A Problem: How American Masculinity Creates Lonely Men
On NPR on 03/19/2018 “… When Paul Kugelman was a kid, he had no shortage of friends. But as he grew older and entered middle age, his social world narrowed. “It was a very lonely time. I did go to work and I did have interactions at work, and I cherished those,” he says. “But you READ MORE
How CALM is using brand partnerships to raise awareness of male suicide
By Marketing Week on 03/20/2018 “… Mental health charity CALM has spoken of the importance of brand partnerships in its mission to increase awareness of male suicide, challenge stereotypes around masculinity and ultimately drive long-term societal change. …” Read the entire article: https://www.marketingweek.com/2018/03/20/how-calm-is-using-brand-partnerships-to-raise-awareness-of-male-suicide/
Yale Study Looks at Social Effects of Cannabis Use on Young Minority Men
By MG on 03/22/2018 “… Looking at the socioeconomic implications of cannabis use for young minority men; the study found that cannabis use and over-use could be strongly related to chronic stress caused by environmental factors, combined with social attitudes toward masculinity affecting the likelihood of cannabis use. …” Read the entire article: https://mgretailer.com/yale-study-looks-at-social-affects-of-cannabis-use-on-young-minority-men/