By Michael Gurian – The Federalist 01/14/2019 “…Only 15 percent of new counselors are male, leaving 85 percent female. Clients in therapy skew almost 80 percent female—males are dragged in by moms or spouses, but generally leave an environment unequipped for the male nature. …” Read the entire article: https://thefederalist.com/2019/01/14/blaming-masculinity-will-make-male-crisis-worse/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Category: The Boy Crisis
Traditional Masculinity Can Hurt Boys, Say New A.P.A. Guidelines
By Jacey Fortin – The New York Times 01/10/2019 “…It did not have a guide for working with males, in part because they were historically considered the norm. But in August, the A.P.A. approved its first set of official guidelines for working with boys and men. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/science/apa-traditional-masculinity-harmful.html The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
APA issues guidelines calling traditional masculinity harmful to men, boys
By Brandon Showalter – Christian Examiner 01/09/2019 “…The American Psychological Association has issued new guidelines spelling out how “traditional masculinity” is “harmful” to men and boys for the purpose of helping the psychologists who work with them. …” Read the entire article: https://www.christianexaminer.com/article/apa-issues-guidelines-calling-traditional-masculinity-harmful-to-men-boys/52515.htm The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Yes, Boys Cry — And We Need To Stop Telling Them Not To
By Kristen Mae – Scary Mommy “…Telling a child not to cry is equivalent to telling them it’s not okay to feel what they’re feeling. …” Read the entire article: https://www.scarymommy.com/boys-cry-its-okay/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Don’t discount ED prevalence in boys
By Rachael Zimlich – Contemporary Pediatrics 01/07/2019 “…Although eating disorders are often strongly associated with young girls in popular culture, a new study cautions pediatricians to not overlook the prevalence of this disorders in boys. …” Read the entire article: http://www.contemporarypediatrics.com/pediatric-nutrition/dont-discount-ed-prevalence-boys The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Men’s Health Starts with Boy’s Health
By Aleasa Word – The Good Men Project 01/01/2019 “…To ensure your sons are taking their health seriously and you are instilling healthy habits, here are a few tips:…” Read the entire article: https://goodmenproject.com/featured-content/mens-health-starts-with-boys-health/ The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Boys need better access to mental health care. Why aren’t they getting it?
By NBC News on 12/15/2018 “… Throughout high school, Alexander Sanchez was severely depressed. He thought about suicide, and he didn’t know how to explain what was wrong or ask for help. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/boys-need-better-access-mental-health-care-why-aren-t-n947941?cid=eml_nbn_20181216&fbclid=IwAR0IPZ7DNTJQ9di-uf-sz5L98I0KkSm4hQeb88Gm8raGP8VoRt4iHOvCvDg The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Men’s rights activists are attacking women’s scholarships and programs. The DOE is listening.
By NBC News on 12/14/2018 “… A men’s rights activist who has used federal complaints to target women-only scholarships and programs is now trying to start a national movement to end what he sees as discrimination against men. …” Read the entire article: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/men-s-rights-activists-are-attacking-women-s-scholarships-programs-n947886?fbclid=IwAR0hQWDRka313WOW7UKB-iXwesnAl2-ieux2pVBCaClJbhLvJEbmbPXGRmc The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
The Impact of Absent Fathers on the Mental Health of Black Boys
By The Root on 01/15/2018 “… Thabiti Boone grew up in a neighborhood where fathers didn’t exist, he says. The few who were physically present weren’t there spiritually or emotionally.“I never saw dads in the park playing with their sons,” Boone recalls. …” Read the entire article: https://www.theroot.com/the-impact-of-absent-fathers-on-the-mental-health-of-bl-1790853902?utm_medium=sharefromsite&utm_source=theroot_facebook&utm_campaign=sharebar&fbclid=IwAR0q2zsuLr0RixTNS-ayqUVVdQ2jCASSFvTImTQw-p80pdRGm5ymmpKGN3E The Boys Initiativeboysinitiative.org
Prosecutors DROP assault charges against college swimwear model after she was accused of beating up her boyfriend in her dorm because he wanted to break up
By Daily Mail on 12/14/2018 “… Prosecutors have dropped assault charges against a student model who was accused of attacking her boyfriend because he wanted to break up with her. The attorney for Kathryn Mahoney told DailyMail.com that prosecutors in Connecticut are not going forward with their case against her. …” Read the entire article: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6494519/Prosecutors-DROP-assault-charges-against-college-swimwear-model-Kathryn-Mahoney.html?fbclid=IwAR3QynWPwJ3Xo6kAEzR9X1oQPFh8AOZ9WjZuWXcXW76phWpRq99ZQ5Yv7P0 The READ MORE