Foundation for Male Studies April 6 conference to focus on deteriorating status of boys & men (USA)

NEW YORK: The Foundation for Male Studies will focus on the research and programs needed to reverse the downward spiral now effecting virtually all aspects of the lives of men and boys, at the Second Annual International Conference on Male Studies – Looking Forward to Solutions, April 6, 2011. Edward M. Stephens, MD, FMS’ Founder and Chair says that in addition to the conference’s solution-geared presentations by leading authorities, the Foundation is calling for papers from academics on how to best deal with increasing levels of male unemployment, depression, suicides, high school and college dropout rates and related problems. Scholars seeking to submit papers for the conference may do so by writing to elfenbein@malestudies.org by March 15. 2011.For more information go to www.malestudies.org.

Women barred from men's health conference (NZ)

Women are being prevented from taking part in a two-day conference on male suicide rates. The conference, with more than 100 participants from around New Zealand, features male-only guest speakers. Wairarapa suicide prevention coordinator Barry Taylor said women were excluded to encourage men to take responsibility for their own mental health. "Men's mental health has been a hidden subject over many years. Part of the problem is that they don't talk about their feelings and they don't ask for help."

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