Dying to be men : psychosocial, environmental, and biobehavioral directions in promoting the health of men and boys / / Will H. Courtenay.

"Men have specific gender-related influences that can affect their health and psychological well-being, and it is thus necessary for mental health practitioners to be knowledgeable in effective interventions for working with them. The purpose of this book is to provide a thorough foundation for...

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Superior document:Routledge series on counseling and psychotherapy with boys & men ; v. 10
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Year of Publication:2011
Language:English
Series:Routledge series on counseling and psychotherapy with boys and men ; v. 10.
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Physical Description:xxiv, 502 p.
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Summary:"Men have specific gender-related influences that can affect their health and psychological well-being, and it is thus necessary for mental health practitioners to be knowledgeable in effective interventions for working with them. The purpose of this book is to provide a thorough foundation for understanding men health and risks and the differences between men. It will discuss effective, evidence-based strategies for practitioners to improve the health and well being of boys and men by drawing from a wealth of literature and research in a diverse array of disciplines, as well as from the authors original research designed specifically to examine gender and men's health"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780415878753 (hardcover : alk. paper)
9780415878760 (pbk. : alk. paper)
0203853245 (master ebook)
9781136988301 (electronic bk.)
Hierarchical level:Monograph
Statement of Responsibility: Will H. Courtenay.