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In 2023 alone, 39,045 men took their own lives, roughly one every 13 minutes.
The risk is even greater for working-class men, and since 2010, rates among men aged 25-34 have climbed by 30%.
American Institute for Boys and Men
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American Institute for Boys and Men
@aibm_org
The American Institute for Boys and Men is a nonpartisan, nonprofit research organization focused on the wellbeing of boys and men.
Joined May 2023
- We're the American Institute for Boys and Men, a nonpartisan research organization launched in 2023 by @RichardvReeves. We believe addressing the challenges for boys and men today is NOT a zero sum game! Learn more about the impetus for our work at AIBM.org.
- Boys’ reported depression rates increased by 161%, slightly more than the 145% increase in girls, highlighting a substantial shift since 2010. Read the full commentary by Jonathan Haidt: aibm.org/commentary/why…
- 1/ We have a new report out on the state of working-class men in America. Here are some key findings: aibm.org/research/the-s… #workingclass #labor #laborday
- #maleteachers are missing. Boys are less likely to see someone who looks like them in the classroom, especially boys of color. Read more about these disparities in our latest research brief: hi.switchy.io/LQ2k
GIF - Boys' reported depression rates have surged by 161%, slightly surpassing the 145% increase in girls since 2010. Our youth is going through a mental health epidemic. What could be the cause? What solutions are there? @JonHaidt discusses these questions and more in his new book,
- As Mental Health Awareness Month comes to a close, an uncomfortable but important topic must be addressed. Male suicide is a public health crisis. Recognizing this is the first step in dealing with it. #MentalHealthAwareness
- Check out this research by @elisajacome! Her work suggests that "expanding Medicaid eligibility to low-income young men is a cost-effective crime-reduction policy"Can you guess what happens when young men are kicked off Medicaid? ... ... ... They are more likely to commit a crime Why? In part, because they lose mental health services "expanding Medicaid eligibility ...is a cost-effective crime-reduction policy" elisajacome.github.io/Jacome/Jacome_…
- Men around the world live shorter lives and face higher mortality than women, yet men’s health often gets little dedicated focus when it comes to public health policy. Morna Cornell examines the evidence, the lessons from other countries, and what action is needed now:
- Our inaugural policy brief comes from Matt Darling @besttrousers of the @NiskanenCenter and focuses on how the current unemployment insurance system disproportionately reduces young men’s hiring prospects.
- What is the HEAL economy? Health, education, and literacy jobs make up a large share of the workforce, but men are underrepresented. In this video, AIBM President @RichardvReeves explains why we need more men in the care economy, just like we need more women in STEM. Learn
00:00 - Are men OK? A new profile on AIBM President @RichardvReeves explores the growing challenges facing boys and men in education, work, and mental health and why these issues demand urgent attention. Read the full article by @EamonWhalen: thenation.com/article/societ…
- "Let’s stop telling teen boys they are toxic." @CatherineECarr wants us to reconsider how we treat boys, promoting understanding and open dialogue instead of labeling them as toxic. Read more in our latest commentary:
- Compared to married men, divorced men had almost three times greater odds of death from suicide. Separated men had an almost five times higher risk. This data reflects the intense emotional challenges that can follow relationship breakdown. Learn more: aibm.org/commentary/sep…
