How can we encourage more boys and men to open up about their fears and needs? Ben Hurst from The Good Lad Initiative offers insight into how we can challenge perceptions of what men are supposed to be. This talk was filmed at TEDxStLondonWomen. All TEDx events are organized independently by volunteers in the spirit of TED's mission of ideas worth spreading. To learn more about TEDxSHORTS, the TEDx program, or give feedback on this episode, please visit http://go.ted.com/tedxshorts.

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