Axis Conversations Dr. Julie Yonker on Mental Health for Boys vs. Girls
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Nov 6, 2024 In this engaging conversation, Dr. Julie Yonker, a devoted educator in psychology and public health at Calvin University, explores the differences in mental health between boys and girls. She highlights how girls often internalize their struggles, leading to anxiety, while boys might externalize through irritability. The discussion emphasizes tailored approaches for treatment, recognizing behavioral changes, and the need for ongoing emotional resilience tools. Dr. Yonker also shares valuable online resources for parents and teens to navigate mental health challenges effectively.
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Gender Differences in Mental Health Manifestations
- Young women tend to internalize mental health struggles, leading to depression, anxiety, and self-loathing.
- Young men tend to externalize, exhibiting irritability, aggression, and conduct disorders.
Be a Student of Your Child
- Parents should understand their child's baseline behavior to recognize deviations.
- Notice subtle changes or exaggerated reactions to small frustrations as potential red flags.
Social Media's Impact on Mental Health
- Social media negatively affects young women more than young men, says Jonathan Haidt.
- This may stem from the different ways girls and boys express aggression.