PSA Adolescent Boy Mental Health
This Public Service Announcement (PSA) focuses on the mental health challenges faced by adolescent boys, emphasizing the importance of understanding how gender norms affect emotional well-being. This PSA highlights the link between masculine socialization, internalizing behaviors such as anxiety and depression, and the crucial role of social support. Our goal is to raise awareness and encourage action to support adolescent boys in expressing their emotions and seeking help when needed. Together, we can break harmful stereotypes and promote healthier mental health outcomes.
Sorces Cited:
Nielson, Matthew G., et al. “The Roots and Fruits of Masculinity: Social Antecedents and Sexual Relationship Consequences of Young Men’s Adherence to Masculine Norms.” Shibboleth Authentication Request, Taylor and Francis, 2022, openurl-ebsco-com.chaffey.idm.oclc.org/c/6sluw4/openurl?sid=Primo&volume=59&date=20220902&spage=897&issn=0022-4499&issue=7&genre=article&prompt=true&title=The%2Bjournal%2Bof%2Bsex%2Bresearch.&epage=910&doi=10.1080%2F00224499.2022.2049188.
Wright, Alysia, et al. “A Systematic Review of Adolescent Masculinities and Associations with Internalizing Behavior Problems and Social Support.” WILEY Online Library, 8 Jan. 2021, onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/ajcp.12492.