The Mental Health Pandemic + Rescuing Our Boys

by HMI Editor | Jan 24, 2025 | Healthy Family Show

Guest: Janeane Bernstein, author of Better Humans.
Topic: What the mental health pandemic teaches us about Humanity
Issues: How the COVID pandemic exacerbated the mental-health pandemic; how technology can both connect and isolate individuals; social anxiety and depression worsened during and after COVID; finding purpose and meaning in life can lead to better community support; ending the stigma around mental health and teaching children about mental health from a young age; self-care and resilience are essential skills.

Guest: Michael Gurian, co-author of Boys, a Rescue Plan:
Topic: Moving beyond the politics of masculinity to healthy male development.
Issues: The significant distress faced by boys in today’s society; the term “toxic masculinity” distracts from understanding boys’ needs; boys and girls have different developmental needs and learning styles; schools need to become more boy-friendly in their teaching methods; understanding gender differences can improve outcomes for all children. Find out more at https://gurianinstitute.com/ and https://www.michaelgurian.com