Understanding Anti-Social Boys: Mental Health, Gangs, and the Road to Resilience

In schools, youth centres, and communities across the UK, there is a group of boys whose behaviour often sets them apart. They are withdrawn, aggressive, or disruptive, sometimes clashing with authority and peers alike. Often labelled as “anti-social,” these young people are not inherently bad—they are children navigating a complex landscape of stress, trauma, and unmet emotional needs.