The hidden cost of telling boys to man up

Are boys being left behind? Or have we misunderstood what they need all along? 

In Episode 7 of Drop-In Discussions, clinical psychologist Dr Shahieda Jansen challenges the narratives shaping how we think about boys, masculinity, belonging, and support. From emotional readiness to school belonging, this conversation asks us to move beyond stereotypes and towards solutions.

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