A pivotal year for boys and men’s issues

Richard Reeves reflects on AIBM’s growth and the real momentum in 2025 for state-level action supporting boys and men.

Dec 30, 2025
Richard V. Reeves
Richard Reeves at an International Women's Forum event.

Are young men really returning to church? The data says not so fast

Is the Gen Z religious gender gap reversing? Pew, GSS, and CES data suggest a narrowing gap—driven by women’s decline, not men’s revival.

Dec 16, 2025
Ryan Burge
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Fatherhood & Family

Why every teenager needs a dad 

Why dads play a vital, distinct role in adolescent development—and how their presence transforms teens’ mental health.

Dec 10, 2025
Anna Machin
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Mental Health

Synthetic companions, real risks: Why AI “painkillers” for loneliness need evidence before scale

Teens turn to AI companions for support, but the same features that help can also create dependence and delay real connection.

Dec 8, 2025
Rupert Gill
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Mental Health

Mental health support is not reaching boys. It is time to listen deeply.

Support for boys mental health is falling short. Why young men turn to digital spaces—and how better tools and peer support can help.

Nov 24, 2025
Sema K. Sgaier
A father talking to their upset son
Mental Health

Lessons from England on creating a men’s health strategy

A look at why a dedicated Men’s Health Strategy is needed to improve outcomes, reduce preventable deaths, and tackle inequalities.

Nov 20, 2025
Mark Brooks
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Mental Health

Bands of brothers: How veterans groups build social connections among men and boys

Veterans embody “no one gets left behind,” showing how service and community can fight men’s loneliness and build lasting connection.

Nov 7, 2025
Dan Vallone
A group of boys swearing an oath.

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