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Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men

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American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 4d

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.

Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.

Separation leads to suicide among men: Lessons for practitioners

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 13d

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.

Men face higher suicide risk after breakups. Pain, isolation, and shame play key roles. Targeted research, education, and support are crucial for prevention.

Male suicide: Patterns and recent trends

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 14d

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:

A look at male suicide patterns by age, race, geography and over time.

Data Spotlight: Suicide deaths among young men

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American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 15d

"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:

Male suicide rates are rising—especially among young men. Explore key trends, data, and years of life lost from 2001–2023.

Talk to your boys: Tips for parents about mental health

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American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 20d

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:

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”.

California Men’s Service Challenge | California Volunteers

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 21d

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:

State of California

www.californiavolunteers.ca.gov

Data Spotlight: Suicide deaths among young men

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 26d

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...

Male suicide rates are rising—especially among young men. Explore key trends, data, and years of life lost from 2001–2023.

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 28d

7/7 If you or someone you know is struggling, you can call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 28d

6/7 Learn more:

• Suicide by class and occupation
(aibm.org/research/male-suicide-trends-by-class-and-occupation/)

• Suicide deaths among young men
(aibm.org/research/data-spotlight-suicide-deaths-among-young-men/)

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 28d

5/7 Life events also matter.

Separation and relationship loss are associated with elevated suicide risk, particularly for men in midlife.

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 28d

4/7 Occupational trends show similar patterns.

Construction workers experience the highest suicide rates of any major group. Other high-risk fields include repair and maintenance, farming and fishing, and protective services.

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 28d

3/7 Men without a bachelor’s degree die by suicide at more than twice the rate of college-educated men.

The gap is growing. Suicide rates have risen 53 percent for men without a degree, compared to 26 percent for those with one.

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 28d

2/7 Suicide rates are four times higher among men than among women.

But risk is not evenly distributed. It varies significantly by age, educational attainment, occupation, and life experience.

AIBM provides mental health research and commentary to understand why boys and men are increasingly lonely and at higher risk of suicide.

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · 28d

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.

Mental Health

Data Spotlight: Where do men get their education degrees?

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Sep 7

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:

Education degrees go mostly to women—just 17% of BAs & 21% of MAs go to men, limiting the pipeline for male teachers.

Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Sep 6

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.

Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.

Bring back brotherhood: How fraternal values can help heal young men

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Aug 29

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...

Too many colleges see young men as problems to manage, not futures to form. We must revive mentorship, brotherhood and purpose.

Men’s health policies: Long overdue

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Aug 25

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:

Men face major health disparities globally, yet their needs remain overlooked in efforts toward sustainable development and health equity.

Male loneliness and isolation: What the data shows

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Aug 22

There is a lot of discourse about men and loneliness. But what does the data actually say?

Our researchers highlight the trends—and point out one big area of concern.

Read the full brief: aibm.org/research/male-loneliness-and-isolation-what-the-data-shows/

Explore research-backed insights into male loneliness and isolation, highlighting key social and emotional trends.

Men’s health policies: Long overdue

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Aug 21

What does the data say about loneliness and isolation among men and women?

Our researchers find that the trends aren’t too different. However, there are concerning divides among those with college degrees and those without.

Read the full brief: aibm.org/research/mal...

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American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Aug 21

Men’s health is rarely a focus of U.S. public health policy, despite higher male mortality and lower use of health services than women.

Other countries have adopted targeted strategies with results. The U.S. could benefit from a similar approach:

Men face major health disparities globally, yet their needs remain overlooked in efforts toward sustainable development and health equity.

Male loneliness and isolation: What the data shows

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Aug 20

Are men truly more lonely and isolated than women?

Our researchers unpack the latest data and find some interesting—and some particularly concerning—trends.

Explore research-backed insights into male loneliness and isolation, highlighting key social and emotional trends.

Men’s health policies: Long overdue

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Aug 14

Men around the world live shorter lives and face higher mortality than women, yet men’s health often gets little dedicated focus when it comes to public health policy.

Morna Cornell examines the evidence, the lessons from other countries, and what action is needed now:

Men face major health disparities globally, yet their needs remain overlooked in efforts toward sustainable development and health equity.

Men at Work: Trends and Metrics - American Institute for Boys and Men

American Institute for Boys and Men @aibm.bsky.social · Aug 2

New Male Employment Data for July

The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.

Explore male workforce trends by race, age, and education with data on unemployment, participation, and earnings from BLS and CPS.