New book shows how boys lose friendships during their teens

During the course of childhood, individuals can make lasting friendships that stay with them for the duration of their lives. However, for some boys it may be difficult to talk about these feelings of companionship because others may think that they are homosexual.

For instance, Niobe Way, author of Deep Secrets: Boys' Friendships and the Crisis of Connection, explored how boys are afraid to tell their friends how much they appreciate and love them. This fear comes from the propensity of individuals to resort to name-calling, which can turn males off to close relationships and result in them losing these friends during their teen years.

Way noted that this loss of friendship may lead to depression, which can blossom into other negative ailments.

"Close friendships provide a sense of self-worth, validation, and connectedness to the larger world and significantly enhance psychological, physical, and academic health," Way, told the news source.

Summer camps for troubled teens may be a great way for boys to interact with others. These programs can assist in building self-confidence and allow them to open up to others more freely.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated one in 10 people suffer from depression.