In 2009, Larry Smith's brother, Miles, tragically took his own life. Not long after this devastating loss, Larry took the initiative to create a group he named "Males with a Plan" in memory of his brother. Driven by a deep desire to establish a mental and physical safe haven for young men, Larry aimed to provide a space where they could freely express themselves. Fueled by this commitment, he developed a strategic prevention model with the ultimate goal of saving lives.
Our mission at Males with a Plan is to empower lives through a multifaceted approach. We focus on Peer-to-Peer discussions, Community Engagement, and Economic and Employment Sustainability. This holistic strategy aims to prevent antisocial behavior and combat the alarming rise in suicidality documented in recent years across cities. Join us in making a positive impact on the lives of young men, fostering resilience, and building a community that stands together against these challenges.
The study completed by Daphne Watkins and colleagues in the article “Implication for Future Research” with a focus on low economic status and income revealed that the two were main contributors of depression in Black men
Suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States with 45,979 deaths in 2020, roughly one death every 11 minutes. The number of people who think about or attempt suicide is even higher: In 2020, an estimated 12.2 million American adults seriously thought about suicide, 3.2 million planned a suicide attempt, and 1.2 million attempted suicide.
New research shows a father’s absence has a tremendous effect on the well-being of a male; he is at a higher risk of committing suicide, more likely to become imprisoned and have emotional and social behavioral problems.
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