This talk discusses why young men often engage in risky behaviors, especially in their teens and early twenties. This behavior, known as “young male syndrome,” results from a mix of socio-cultural factors and biological influences. Drawing from his personal background as a former foster kid raised in Los Angeles, his experiences in the US Air Force, as well as his academic expertise, the speaker stresses the importance of guidance in helping young men make good choices.

About the Speaker: Rob Henderson is the author of Troubled: A Memoir of Foster Care, Family, and Social Class. Described as “self-made” by the New York Times, Rob grew up in foster homes in California, served in the US Air Force, and received a BS from Yale and a PhD in psychology from the University of Cambridge. His Substack newsletter is sent each week to more than forty-five thousand subscribers.