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.

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.

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:

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:

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...

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:

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. 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.” Read more:

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. Read:

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...

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:

“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:

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.

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.

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 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:

"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:

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:

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:

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...

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.

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:

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.

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...

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:

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/

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...

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:

Are men truly more lonely and isolated than women? Our researchers unpack the latest data and find some interesting—and some particularly concerning—trends.

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:

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.

Smartphone gambling has turned every phone into a casino in your pocket. In a new commentary, Jonathan D. Cohen and Isaac Rose-Berman examine the mental health and social costs of gambling apps and provide recommendations for limiting harms. Read here:

California Governor Gavin Newsom issued an EO today to help address the mental health crisis impacting boys and young men in his state. AIBM President @richardreeves.bsky.social joins him on his podcast to discuss these issues and more:

On Monday at 1 PM ET, the University of Chicago’s Parents' Day webinar will look at how parents influence family health and economic potential. Professor Tamara McGavock will present on shared household labor and mental health, and AIBM President Richard V. Reeves on the role of fatherhood.

Compared to married men, divorced men had almost three times greater odds of death from suicide. Separated men had an almost five times higher risk. This data reflects the intense emotional challenges that can follow relationship breakdown. Learn more: aibm.org/commentary/s...

Two decades ago, the U.S. loosened Title IX to allow single-sex schools. What does the research tell us about all-boys schools? Ben Smith outlines the highlights:

Suicide risk increases sharply for men after separation. Our latest commentary by @michaeljwilson_ looks at what the data tells us and what can be done to offer better support during this time. Read here:

How are men doing at your college or university? Explore enrollment, graduation rates and earnings by institution:

Career ambitions in 9th grade already reflect sharp gender divides: • 78% of students expecting HEAL careers are girls • 61% of future STEM aspirants are boys • Manual labor and protective service jobs skew 9:1 and 4:1 male Full breakdown here: aibm.org/research/wha...

What’s going on with men in higher education across America? We built a national data tool to explore key trends across schools, majors, and graduation rates. Check out the interactive map:

What job do boys want at age 30? About a third of 9th grade boys say they don't know, making them nearly 50% more likely than girls to be unsure (34% vs. 23%). Full research brief:

Explore male enrollment, graduation, acceptance, and earnings data for colleges across the U.S. Our new data tool provides a snapshot of men in higher education, available by state and institution:

New Male Employment Data for June The male #employment dashboard is updated! Explore the latest data on employment, unemployment, earnings, and more with interactive visuals.

In interviews with more than 50 Black men across backgrounds, ages, and professions, Jamie Milner heard two common hopes: to be seen without judgment, even in vulnerability, and to have a fair chance to reach their full potential. Read the commentary:

Ninth grade boys are more likely than girls to say they don’t know what job they’ll have at age 30. For girls, HEAL jobs are the top choice. Boys’ interests are more spread out. Read more: aibm.org/research/what-teens-want-to-be-gender-differences-in-careers-and-majors/

What do 9th graders want to be when they grow up? The most common answer from boys: “I don’t know.” For girls: health, education, or literacy. This early uncertainty shapes what they study in college—and what careers they pursue. Read more:

Happy first day of summer! Before you jump in the water, here are a few things to know: • Boys and men are at the highest risk of drowning • It’s the top cause of death for kids under 5 • Males are 3 to 5 times more likely to drown across racial groups Be safe and stay informed:

To mark #Juneteenth, we are happy to share a new commentary from storyteller and photographer Jaimie Milner. In this piece, Milner explores how visibility and representation can shape cultural understanding. Read the full piece:

Should boys start kindergarten a year later than girls? A new article from @upshot.nytimes.com discusses the growing trend of redshirting boys due to slower early development. Short-term gains are clear, but long-term benefits are less certain. Read more:

Should Boys Start Kindergarten a Year Later Than Girls? The idea, known as “redshirting,” has downsides, but proponents say it could help close a persistent gender gap in education. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/14/u...