Young Canadian men report rising depression and anxiety — and experts warn the online manosphere is dragging the numbers down faster, as Ottawa consults on why boys and men's health is suffering.
Loneliness to grievance to radicalization: the manosphere monetizes pain into rage. The product isn't confidence — it's customers.
Toronto's young men hear this in every barbershop and basketball run: checking on your bredrins isn't soft, it's survival. The strongest thing a young king can do is say he's not okay — then get help like he'd get buckets.
If you're struggling, call or text 988 anytime in Canada.
Sources: CBC News. Context from the Young Hadene newsroom.
Self-reported depression and anxiety rising among boys and young men.
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