Psychological Practice with Boys and Men

Publication Date: August 1, 2018
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

GUIDELINES

Psychologists strive to recognize that masculinities are constructed based on social, cultural, and contextual norms.
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Psychologists strive to recognize that boys and men integrate multiple aspects to their social identities across the lifespan.
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Psychologists understand the impact of power, privilege, and sexism on the development of boys and men and on their relationships with others.
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Psychologists strive to develop a comprehensive understanding of the factors that influence the interpersonal relationships of boys and men.
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Psychologists strive to encourage positive father involvement and healthy family relationships.
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Psychologists strive to support educational efforts that are responsive to the needs of boys and men.
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Psychologists strive to reduce the high rates of problems boys and men face and act out in their lives such as aggression, violence, substance abuse, and suicide.
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Psychologists strive to help boys and men engage in health-related behaviors.
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Psychologists strive to build and promote gender-sensitive psychological services.
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Psychologists understand and strive to change institutional, cultural, and systemic problems that affect boys and men through advocacy, prevention, and education.
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Overview

Title

Psychological Practice with Boys and Men

Authoring Organizations

Publication Month/Year

August 1, 2018

Last Updated Month/Year

January 23, 2024

Supplemental Implementation Tools

Document Type

Guideline

External Publication Status

Published

Country of Publication

US

Inclusion Criteria

Adolescent, Adult, Child

Health Care Settings

Ambulatory, School

Intended Users

Counselor, nurse, nurse practitioner, physician, physician assistant, psychologist

Scope

Counseling, Assessment and screening

Diseases/Conditions (MeSH)

D008603 - Mental Health

Keywords

men's health, boy's health, male mental health