: Significant increases in ADHD diagnoses and a suicide rate for young men that can be up to six times that of young women. Proposed Solutions
: Traditional pathways to success and self-esteem—such as being a primary provider—have been weakened by automation, globalization, and shifting gender roles. Man, Interrupted: Why Young Men are Struggling ...
: A growing number of men are opting out of the workforce entirely. : Significant increases in ADHD diagnoses and a
To get young men "back on track," Zimbardo and Coulombe suggest a bold plan for parents, teachers, and policymakers: To get young men "back on track," Zimbardo
The authors identify several key factors contributing to this struggle, which they often refer to as a new form of "arousal addiction":
: Young men are increasingly flaming out academically and are significantly less likely than women to meet basic proficiencies in reading, math, and science.