Psychological Practice with Boys and Men
Publication Date: August 1, 2018
Last Updated: March 14, 2022
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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