Sinking instead of soaring: Boys and men in Indiana are falling behind. Here’s how you can help.

By: Carol D'Amico, Larry Smith

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: April 21, 2026

Words: 647

Last Updated: 2 months, 2 weeks ago

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A troubling set of challenges is unfolding in Indiana — one boy and young man at a time.

As we document in new research commissioned by the Sagamore Institute, boys and men in Indiana are falling behind in educational achievement, mental health and workforce participation at alarming rates.

Many of them also are struggling with loneliness and hopelessness. It’s a major reason why the suicide rate among men in Indiana is four times higher …

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