Anxiety and anger: New report explores mental health struggles of boys and young men

(TNND) — A new report examines the mental health challenges facing boys and young men, with experts saying many are raised to suppress emotions out of fear of appearing weak — causing anxiety, depression, loneliness and insecurity to often manifest as anger, irritability or risky behavior.

Anxiety and anger: New report explores mental health struggles of boys and young men. (TNND) — A new report examines the mental health challenges facing boys and young men, with experts saying many are raised to suppress emotions out of fear of appearing weak — causing anxiety, depression, loneliness and insecurity to often manifest as anger, irritability or risky behavior. The Jed Foundation (JED), an organization focused on mental health for teens and young adults, said the suicide rate of boys and young men is 3.5 times that of young women. But JED said there are gaps in resources for boys, and their struggles often go unnoticed. “We don't always see boys for what they're struggling with,” said Katie Hurley, a child and adolescent psychotherapist and JED's vice president of community initiatives. The JED report , “The Emotional Lives o...