Our recently published Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Boys and Men are designed for psychologists to use in treating patients & encouraging the beneficial aspects of masculinity among their clients. Read the full guidelines here: https://on.apa.org/2Rem2CM
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These guidelines draw on 40 years of research and provide psychologists with an evidence-based approach for responding to the particular needs of boys and men.
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The guidelines support encouraging positive aspects of “traditional masculinity,” such as courage & leadership, and discarding traits such as violence & sexism, while noting that the vast majority of men are not violent.
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Traits of so-called “traditional masculinity,” like suppressing emotions & masking distress, often start early in life & have been linked to less willingness by boys & men to seek help, more risk-taking & aggression -- possibly harming themselves & those with whom they interact.
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Research shows that boys and men are at a disproportionate risk for school discipline, academic challenges, health disparities, and other quality of life issues.
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