American Institute for Boys and Men
@aibm.bsky.social
The only national research organization dedicated to issues affecting boys and men.
The American Institute for Boys and Men conducts non-partisan research on issues that affect the well-being of boys and men across the United States.
The American Institute for Boys and Men conducts non-partisan research on issues that affect the well-being of boys and men across the United States.
This Veterans Day, we honor those who served and the communities they continue to strengthen.
Through groups like Team RWB and The American Legion, veterans build belonging and purpose that extend far beyond military service.
Through groups like Team RWB and The American Legion, veterans build belonging and purpose that extend far beyond military service.
Bands of brothers: How veterans groups build social connections among men and boys
Veterans embody “no one gets left behind,” showing how service and community can fight men’s loneliness and build lasting connection.
aibm.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
This Veterans Day, we honor those who served and the communities they continue to strengthen.
Through groups like Team RWB and The American Legion, veterans build belonging and purpose that extend far beyond military service.
Through groups like Team RWB and The American Legion, veterans build belonging and purpose that extend far beyond military service.
New Male Employment Data for October
New Male Employment Data for October The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
New Male Employment Data for October The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men
Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.
aibm.org
November 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
New Male Employment Data for October
New Male Employment Data for October The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
New Male Employment Data for October The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
Nov 11th is Veterans Day.
Dan Vallone looks at how veterans bring the spirit of “no one gets left behind” into civilian life. Groups like Team RWB and the American Legion show how service and shared purpose help build lasting community and connection.
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Dan Vallone looks at how veterans bring the spirit of “no one gets left behind” into civilian life. Groups like Team RWB and the American Legion show how service and shared purpose help build lasting community and connection.
Read more:
Bands of brothers: How veterans groups build social connections among men and boys
Veterans embody “no one gets left behind,” showing how service and community can fight men’s loneliness and build lasting connection.
aibm.org
November 7, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Nov 11th is Veterans Day.
Dan Vallone looks at how veterans bring the spirit of “no one gets left behind” into civilian life. Groups like Team RWB and the American Legion show how service and shared purpose help build lasting community and connection.
Read more:
Dan Vallone looks at how veterans bring the spirit of “no one gets left behind” into civilian life. Groups like Team RWB and the American Legion show how service and shared purpose help build lasting community and connection.
Read more:
The nature of work in America has transformed. In 1968, 20% men worked in production; today it is just 7 percent.
For women, office jobs fell from 1 in 3 to 1 in 7, while healthcare and management roles grew.
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For women, office jobs fell from 1 in 3 to 1 in 7, while healthcare and management roles grew.
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Occupations by gender: The facts
America’s workforce is evolving — gender roles are shifting, industries are transforming, and data reveals what's really driving change.
aibm.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:59 PM
The nature of work in America has transformed. In 1968, 20% men worked in production; today it is just 7 percent.
For women, office jobs fell from 1 in 3 to 1 in 7, while healthcare and management roles grew.
Read more of the analysis:
For women, office jobs fell from 1 in 3 to 1 in 7, while healthcare and management roles grew.
Read more of the analysis:
RAND looks at youth disconnection through a community lens and finds a clear pattern: in places where fewer adult men are working, more young people are disconnected.
Read more: www.rand.org/pubs/perspec...
Read more: www.rand.org/pubs/perspec...
November 5, 2025 at 4:59 PM
RAND looks at youth disconnection through a community lens and finds a clear pattern: in places where fewer adult men are working, more young people are disconnected.
Read more: www.rand.org/pubs/perspec...
Read more: www.rand.org/pubs/perspec...
The U.S. labor market has changed significantly over the past fifty years.
Many occupations have moved toward gender balance, yet some remain divided. Technical and manual jobs tend to have more male employees , while health and education roles have far fewer men.
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Many occupations have moved toward gender balance, yet some remain divided. Technical and manual jobs tend to have more male employees , while health and education roles have far fewer men.
Read:
Occupations by gender: The facts
America’s workforce is evolving — gender roles are shifting, industries are transforming, and data reveals what's really driving change.
aibm.org
November 3, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The U.S. labor market has changed significantly over the past fifty years.
Many occupations have moved toward gender balance, yet some remain divided. Technical and manual jobs tend to have more male employees , while health and education roles have far fewer men.
Read:
Many occupations have moved toward gender balance, yet some remain divided. Technical and manual jobs tend to have more male employees , while health and education roles have far fewer men.
Read:
From hazardous professions to the daily sacrifice of fatherhood, men continue to accept risk as part of serving and protecting others.
@richardreeves.bsky.social examines how this enduring pattern shapes our understanding of masculinity today.
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@richardreeves.bsky.social examines how this enduring pattern shapes our understanding of masculinity today.
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Even today, men put their lives on the line to protect the vulnerable
This is an excerpt of a response to The Dignity of Dependence: A Feminist Manifesto originally published by Fairer Disputations.
aibm.org
October 30, 2025 at 7:40 PM
From hazardous professions to the daily sacrifice of fatherhood, men continue to accept risk as part of serving and protecting others.
@richardreeves.bsky.social examines how this enduring pattern shapes our understanding of masculinity today.
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@richardreeves.bsky.social examines how this enduring pattern shapes our understanding of masculinity today.
Read here:
“Men aged 30-34 in the United States—prime fatherhood years—experienced an 85% increase in mental health problems over the past decade. These are men navigating precarious employment, economic instability, and new parenthood – the most profound identity transition imaginable.”
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Why men's health matters to everyone
"Every man is a piece of the continent"
ofboysandmen.substack.com
October 23, 2025 at 8:19 PM
“Men aged 30-34 in the United States—prime fatherhood years—experienced an 85% increase in mental health problems over the past decade. These are men navigating precarious employment, economic instability, and new parenthood – the most profound identity transition imaginable.”
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Zac Seidler from Movember writes that men die younger mostly from preventable causes, and that we still reward self-sacrifice while also urging men to seek help.
The fix lies in systems that let fathers stay healthy and connected.
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The fix lies in systems that let fathers stay healthy and connected.
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Why men's health matters to everyone
"Every man is a piece of the continent"
ofboysandmen.substack.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Zac Seidler from Movember writes that men die younger mostly from preventable causes, and that we still reward self-sacrifice while also urging men to seek help.
The fix lies in systems that let fathers stay healthy and connected.
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The fix lies in systems that let fathers stay healthy and connected.
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Are HEAL jobs masculine enough?
@richardreeves.bsky.social challenges Grant Martsolf’s claim that men avoid HEAL careers for cultural reasons, noting high marriage rates among male paramedics (60%), priests (59%), nurses (49%), and massage therapists (45%).
Read more: aibm.org/commentary/m...
@richardreeves.bsky.social challenges Grant Martsolf’s claim that men avoid HEAL careers for cultural reasons, noting high marriage rates among male paramedics (60%), priests (59%), nurses (49%), and massage therapists (45%).
Read more: aibm.org/commentary/m...
More men in HEAL jobs would boost marriage rates
More men in “HEAL” jobs (health, education, and, literacy) could strengthen marriage rates by increasing economic stability and complementarity in relationships.
aibm.org
October 20, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Are HEAL jobs masculine enough?
@richardreeves.bsky.social challenges Grant Martsolf’s claim that men avoid HEAL careers for cultural reasons, noting high marriage rates among male paramedics (60%), priests (59%), nurses (49%), and massage therapists (45%).
Read more: aibm.org/commentary/m...
@richardreeves.bsky.social challenges Grant Martsolf’s claim that men avoid HEAL careers for cultural reasons, noting high marriage rates among male paramedics (60%), priests (59%), nurses (49%), and massage therapists (45%).
Read more: aibm.org/commentary/m...
More than half of male deaths occur before age 75, and many men delay care for days after noticing symptoms.
This a reminder that improving men’s health is about awareness, access, and support. Read Movember’s new report:
This a reminder that improving men’s health is about awareness, access, and support. Read Movember’s new report:
The Real Face of Men’s Health report
What is the true state of men's health?
us.movember.com
October 17, 2025 at 7:42 PM
More than half of male deaths occur before age 75, and many men delay care for days after noticing symptoms.
This a reminder that improving men’s health is about awareness, access, and support. Read Movember’s new report:
This a reminder that improving men’s health is about awareness, access, and support. Read Movember’s new report:
“If we want more husbands, we need more men in HEAL.”
Richard Reeves, argues that more men in HEAL professions—health, education, and literacy—would benefit workers, families, and communities alike.
Read Richard’s response in a two part debate originally published by @FamStudies:
Richard Reeves, argues that more men in HEAL professions—health, education, and literacy—would benefit workers, families, and communities alike.
Read Richard’s response in a two part debate originally published by @FamStudies:
More men in HEAL jobs would boost marriage rates
More men in “HEAL” jobs (health, education, and, literacy) could strengthen marriage rates by increasing economic stability and complementarity in relationships.
aibm.org
October 9, 2025 at 7:42 PM
“If we want more husbands, we need more men in HEAL.”
Richard Reeves, argues that more men in HEAL professions—health, education, and literacy—would benefit workers, families, and communities alike.
Read Richard’s response in a two part debate originally published by @FamStudies:
Richard Reeves, argues that more men in HEAL professions—health, education, and literacy—would benefit workers, families, and communities alike.
Read Richard’s response in a two part debate originally published by @FamStudies:
Gifted education can significantly improve outcomes for disadvantaged boys.
Boys just over the eligibility cutoff are 28 percentage points more likely to attend college than those just under.
Boys just over the eligibility cutoff are 28 percentage points more likely to attend college than those just under.
How “gifted education” can be a game changer for disadvantaged boys
Gifted programs boost college entry for low-income boys—a 28-point jump for those just over the IQ threshold.
aibm.org
October 4, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Gifted education can significantly improve outcomes for disadvantaged boys.
Boys just over the eligibility cutoff are 28 percentage points more likely to attend college than those just under.
Boys just over the eligibility cutoff are 28 percentage points more likely to attend college than those just under.
New Male Employment Data for September
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men
Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.
aibm.org
October 4, 2025 at 2:31 PM
New Male Employment Data for September
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
One in five male suicides in the U.S. happened during or after a breakup, separation, or divorce from 2003 to 2020.
A review of 75 studies across 30 countries confirms this as a consistent risk factor.
A review of 75 studies across 30 countries confirms this as a consistent risk factor.
Separation leads to suicide among men: Lessons for practitioners
Men face higher suicide risk after breakups. Pain, isolation, and shame play key roles. Targeted research, education, and support are crucial for prevention.
aibm.org
September 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
One in five male suicides in the U.S. happened during or after a breakup, separation, or divorce from 2003 to 2020.
A review of 75 studies across 30 countries confirms this as a consistent risk factor.
A review of 75 studies across 30 countries confirms this as a consistent risk factor.
Men in rural America are dying by suicide at much higher rates than those in big metro areas.
In 2023, Montana’s male suicide rate was nearly six times higher than D.C.’s.
Our brief explores this growing divide:
In 2023, Montana’s male suicide rate was nearly six times higher than D.C.’s.
Our brief explores this growing divide:
Male suicide: Patterns and recent trends
A look at male suicide patterns by age, race, geography and over time.
aibm.org
September 24, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Men in rural America are dying by suicide at much higher rates than those in big metro areas.
In 2023, Montana’s male suicide rate was nearly six times higher than D.C.’s.
Our brief explores this growing divide:
In 2023, Montana’s male suicide rate was nearly six times higher than D.C.’s.
Our brief explores this growing divide:
"Years of life lost" means how many years people would have lived if they hadn’t died early.
From 2001 to 2023, those lost years from suicide rose sharply for young men:
- Men 25–34: 191,000 to 308,000
- Men 15–24: 187,000 to 260,000
Read more:
From 2001 to 2023, those lost years from suicide rose sharply for young men:
- Men 25–34: 191,000 to 308,000
- Men 15–24: 187,000 to 260,000
Read more:
Data Spotlight: Suicide deaths among young men
Male suicide rates are rising—especially among young men. Explore key trends, data, and years of life lost from 2001–2023.
aibm.org
September 23, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"Years of life lost" means how many years people would have lived if they hadn’t died early.
From 2001 to 2023, those lost years from suicide rose sharply for young men:
- Men 25–34: 191,000 to 308,000
- Men 15–24: 187,000 to 260,000
Read more:
From 2001 to 2023, those lost years from suicide rose sharply for young men:
- Men 25–34: 191,000 to 308,000
- Men 15–24: 187,000 to 260,000
Read more:
Many boys who die by suicide had no prior mental health diagnosis. Often, they never asked for help.
Our new commentary offers practical advice for parents to support boys’ emotional wellbeing:
Our new commentary offers practical advice for parents to support boys’ emotional wellbeing:
Talk to your boys: Tips for parents about mental health
Many young men in crisis aren’t asking for help—talk to your boys before silence puts them at risk. Excerpt adapted from “Talk To Your Boys”.
aibm.org
September 18, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Many boys who die by suicide had no prior mental health diagnosis. Often, they never asked for help.
Our new commentary offers practical advice for parents to support boys’ emotional wellbeing:
Our new commentary offers practical advice for parents to support boys’ emotional wellbeing:
California has launched the Men’s Service Challenge, calling on 10,000 young men to serve their communities.
At AIBM, we recognize the importance of initiatives that align public service with well-being and long-term opportunity.
Learn more:
At AIBM, we recognize the importance of initiatives that align public service with well-being and long-term opportunity.
Learn more:
California Men’s Service Challenge | California Volunteers
State of California
www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov
September 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
California has launched the Men’s Service Challenge, calling on 10,000 young men to serve their communities.
At AIBM, we recognize the importance of initiatives that align public service with well-being and long-term opportunity.
Learn more:
At AIBM, we recognize the importance of initiatives that align public service with well-being and long-term opportunity.
Learn more:
Suicide rates are rising among young men. Between 2010 and 2023, rates increased:
15–24: up 26%
25–34: up 31%
35–44: up 23%
Explore the data: aibm.org/research/dat...
15–24: up 26%
25–34: up 31%
35–44: up 23%
Explore the data: aibm.org/research/dat...
Data Spotlight: Suicide deaths among young men
Male suicide rates are rising—especially among young men. Explore key trends, data, and years of life lost from 2001–2023.
aibm.org
September 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Suicide rates are rising among young men. Between 2010 and 2023, rates increased:
15–24: up 26%
25–34: up 31%
35–44: up 23%
Explore the data: aibm.org/research/dat...
15–24: up 26%
25–34: up 31%
35–44: up 23%
Explore the data: aibm.org/research/dat...
1/7 Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
It is a time to raise awareness, share evidence, and recognize the urgent need for better support systems for those at higher risk of suicide, including boys and men.
It is a time to raise awareness, share evidence, and recognize the urgent need for better support systems for those at higher risk of suicide, including boys and men.
Mental Health
AIBM provides mental health research and commentary to understand why boys and men are increasingly lonely and at higher risk of suicide.
aibm.org
September 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
1/7 Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.
It is a time to raise awareness, share evidence, and recognize the urgent need for better support systems for those at higher risk of suicide, including boys and men.
It is a time to raise awareness, share evidence, and recognize the urgent need for better support systems for those at higher risk of suicide, including boys and men.
We need more men in education, but only 17% of education bachelor’s degrees and 21% of master’s go to men.
Some programs are helping to close the gap. Explore our new piece to see institution-level data:
Some programs are helping to close the gap. Explore our new piece to see institution-level data:
Data Spotlight: Where do men get their education degrees?
Education degrees go mostly to women—just 17% of BAs & 21% of MAs go to men, limiting the pipeline for male teachers.
aibm.org
September 7, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We need more men in education, but only 17% of education bachelor’s degrees and 21% of master’s go to men.
Some programs are helping to close the gap. Explore our new piece to see institution-level data:
Some programs are helping to close the gap. Explore our new piece to see institution-level data:
New Male Employment Data for August
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men
Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.
aibm.org
September 6, 2025 at 2:30 PM
New Male Employment Data for August
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.
Young men today often feel isolated and overlooked. Fraternal traditions, mentorship, accountability and shared values can help young men find the community they need.
Read our latest by Samuel J. Abrams: aibm.org/commentary/b...
Read our latest by Samuel J. Abrams: aibm.org/commentary/b...
Bring back brotherhood: How fraternal values can help heal young men
Too many colleges see young men as problems to manage, not futures to form. We must revive mentorship, brotherhood and purpose.
aibm.org
August 29, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Young men today often feel isolated and overlooked. Fraternal traditions, mentorship, accountability and shared values can help young men find the community they need.
Read our latest by Samuel J. Abrams: aibm.org/commentary/b...
Read our latest by Samuel J. Abrams: aibm.org/commentary/b...
Globally, men live shorter lives than women.Closing this gap means improving health care access and addressing the conditions that shape health for men.
Read more by Morna Cornell:
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Men’s health policies: Long overdue
Men face major health disparities globally, yet their needs remain overlooked in efforts toward sustainable development and health equity.
aibm.org
August 25, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Globally, men live shorter lives than women.Closing this gap means improving health care access and addressing the conditions that shape health for men.
Read more by Morna Cornell:
Read more by Morna Cornell: