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Improving the Mental Health of Men and Boys

Health
How to Talk to a Man About His Mental Health

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on March 24, 2022

Are you concerned about the mental health of a man in your life? Here are some helpful tips to facilitate mental health discussions with men.

Are you concerned about the mental health of a man in your life? Here are some helpful tips to facilitate mental health discussions with men.

Career
Why So Many Men Resist Talking About Their Mental Health

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on February 25, 2022

There are many reasons why men tend not to talk about their mental health, many of which have been overlooked or ignored in popular discussion of these issues.

There are many reasons why men tend not to talk about their mental health, many of which have been overlooked or ignored in popular discussion of these issues.

Midlife
The Mental Health Troubles of Middle-Aged Men

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on January 26, 2022

Middle-aged men often face specific and concerning mental health challenges, but they are rarely discussed or addressed. This needs to change.

Middle-aged men often face specific and concerning mental health challenges, but they are rarely discussed or addressed. This needs to change.

Health
The Mental Health of Orthodox Jews

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on December 28, 2021

There is a lack of research on the mental health beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes of Orthodox Jews. A new research study aims to fill this gap.

There is a lack of research on the mental health beliefs, behaviors, and attitudes of Orthodox Jews. A new research study aims to fill this gap.

Media
Improving Media Coverage of Veterans and Their Mental Health

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on November 11, 2021

New research indicates that media coverage of military veterans can be narrow, one-dimensional, and stereotypical. What can be done to diversify and improve this media coverage?

New research indicates that media coverage of military veterans can be narrow, one-dimensional, and stereotypical. What can be done to diversify and improve this media coverage?

Resilience
Failure to Launch in Young Black Men

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on October 25, 2021

Young Black men can experience a difficult launch into adulthood, with few targeted programs to help them succeed in employment or education. What can be done to help?

Young Black men can experience a difficult launch into adulthood, with few targeted programs to help them succeed in employment or education. What can be done to help?

Health
Mental Health and Mental Illness in Jamaica

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on September 27, 2021

People with mental illness face specific challenges and difficulties in small lower-income island nations like Jamaica. What can be done to help?

People with mental illness face specific challenges and difficulties in small lower-income island nations like Jamaica. What can be done to help?

Suicide
The Silent Crisis of Male Suicide

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on September 10, 2021

Men account for over 75 percent of suicides, and the rate is rising. What are the underlying issues, and what can be done to prevent more deaths?

Men account for over 75 percent of suicides, and the rate is rising. What are the underlying issues, and what can be done to prevent more deaths?

Media
What Is the Link Between Social Media Use and Youth Mental Health?

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on July 16, 2021

What is the impact of social media usage on the mental health of young people? This is a pressing question for researchers, who have conducted rigorous studies on the topic.

What is the impact of social media usage on the mental health of young people? This is a pressing question for researchers, who have conducted rigorous studies on the topic.

Gender
The White House Gender Policy Council Fails Boys and Men

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on June 15, 2021

The exclusive female focus of the White House Gender Policy Council denies us the opportunity to recognize and address the various mental health issues that disproportionately affect men and boys.

The exclusive female focus of the White House Gender Policy Council denies us the opportunity to recognize and address the various mental health issues that disproportionately affect men and boys.

Health
Summer Loneliness and Mental Health: The Time to Act is Now

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on April 22, 2021

Contrary to popular belief, loneliness and poor mental health tend to be highest in the warmer and brighter months, and lowest in the colder and darker months. Why?

Contrary to popular belief, loneliness and poor mental health tend to be highest in the warmer and brighter months, and lowest in the colder and darker months. Why?

Divorce
The Mental Health Struggles of Single and Divorced Men

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on February 4, 2021

Single men tend to have worse mental health than single women and married men. This could be due to a set of specific stressors commonly experienced by unmarried men.

Single men tend to have worse mental health than single women and married men. This could be due to a set of specific stressors commonly experienced by unmarried men.

Health
The Continuing Stigma Around Medical Marijuana Use

Rob Whitley, Ph.D. on January 20, 2021

A growing number of people use cannabis therapeutically to support their physical and mental health, yet they remain stigmatized by wider society.

A growing number of people use cannabis therapeutically to support their physical and mental health, yet they remain stigmatized by wider society.