Since that transformative night on the bridge, I’ve learned to trust my instincts when something feels amiss. And I'm not just talking about what you have between your legs, but what life is really like for boys. It made me confront the harsh reality that suicide is the biggest killer of young men, and how important it is to listen and offer kindness to those struggling with mental health issues.

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Boys and young men are bombarded with so many messages these days, from peers, people in authority and the media – especially social media – about how they should be. His favourite things to draw are monsters, naughty children (another type of monster), batty old ladies and evil cats! uk/landing-page/hachette-childrens-group/privacy-notice-young-adults-hcg/">Privacy Notice for 13 – 17 year olds here. So many things: everything from discovering your own identity, to looking after your mind and body, to being an ally and treating others with respect. Where did the idea come from and do you think you would’ve wanted to read this book when you were a boy growing up?

As I got to the foot of the bridge, I couldn’t get rid of the feeling that something was going on, so I turned around and walked back.

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I’ve always said that there is no point in having a public persona or position if you’re not going to use it to do some good. Conversations around ‘toxic masculinity’ and some of the examples of bad male behaviour we have seen on our screens and online were the driving force.

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I have written nine books so far, eight of which are for children and young people and had two Sunday Times Best-Sellers.

So I asked some of my inspirational friends who have their own unique insights and experiences to give their advice. Every spare moment became an opportunity to practise the timing of my steps, and I was fully immersed in the world of sequins and salsa. Alongside that, we see so many examples of negative behaviour and toxic masculinity on screen and on social media.

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This simple question serves as a powerful reminder to myself to delve deeper into the wellbeing of others. I make sure to consider suicidal feelings in any young patient of mine going through distressing times, and I prioritise open conversations about mental health with my male friends and loved ones. He loves comics too, and has had work published in anthologies such as Birdsong, Solipsistic Pop, Paper Science and Accent UK. I was a child who at one very dark point felt suicidal because he was desperately seeking someone to speak to. So I’ve put everything I’ve learned both from my career as an NHS doctor and my own life experiences into this twenty-first century guide to being a boy.In his signature warm and conversational voice, Dr Ranj reflects on what it really means to be a boy in today's world, looking at everything from stereotypes and peer pressure to mental health and respect for women. In How to Be a Boy and Do It Your Own Way, Dr Ranj–in his signature warm and conversational voice–equips boys with a toolkit to look after their mental health and body image, navigate peer pressure and bullying, and understand identity, gender stereotypes, leadership, male privilege, allyship and respect for women – reflecting upon what it takes to be kind, good and responsible in today’s world.