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Blair's Advocacy for Men's Issues
- Blair D from Seattle pushed a bill to create a commission focused on men's and boys' issues in Washington state.
- This bill had bipartisan support and was authored by two women but failed to get a hearing for two years.
Men's Disproportionate Struggles
- Men and boys face disproportionate struggles including homelessness, incarceration, suicide, and early death.
- Many psychosocial problems affect males severely despite a predominantly female mental health workforce.
Male-Focused Clinical Experience
- Dr. Taraban chose to focus on male clients in private practice due to the predominance of female counselors and comfort men find speaking with other men.
- Men may better address topics like anger and vulnerability with male therapists.