Blair Interviews Congressman Adam Smith on Boys and Men’s Well-being
Democratic Congressman Adam Smith is a member of the Congressional Men’s Health Caucus. He recorded this interview with Blair Daly on November 14.
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Why Steve Rissman Created America’s Only Minor in Men’s Health
After studying naturopathic medicine in Seattle, Dr. Rissman took his passion for men’s issues to Denver, where he teaches on topics seldom discussed in college classrooms. In this interview, naturopathic doctor and professor of health Steve Rissman shares his one-of-a-kind perspective on topics including the idea that men are broken, the societal fear of helping men…
Political Advocacy by Girl Scouts CEO Raises Uncomfortable Questions for One Mom
This is guest-written piece by Belinda Olvera-Jovanovich, a mom of a 12-year-old boy who lives in Port Orchard. Belinda runs the Facebook page Mothers Advocating for Washington’s Sons.
Seven Takeaways from a National Meeting on Male Contraception
Imagine a future in which all people regardless of biological sex or gender have the means to manage their own fertility—to choose whether and when to co-create a child, and with whom. Right now men have very few and very antiquated options.
Hannah McDevitt Volunteers Serving Homeless, Addicted Men & Women [Video]
Hannah McDevitt has been sober from alcohol, cocaine, meth, and opioids for nine years. Her husband, who is also in recovery, works as a therapist in addiction medicine. They have a six-year-old son, and they … Read more
On Men and Abortion: An Interview with Clinic Director Claire Keyes
‘Men who came to our clinic had the same kinds of feelings and reactions that women had.’ The piece below was written by Seattle psychologist Valerie Tarico for Washington Initiative for Boys and Men. We … Read more
There are U.S. government guidelines on addressing the specific behavioral health needs of men. And they’re good!
Our society needs to get more curious about how we can improve the wellness of boys and men. It’s also true that much is already known about ways to help boys and men, and this information … Read more