Young Men Don’t Need Panic – They Need Connection and Care

Date: Thursday 08 May 2025

A new report from Movember highlights the growing reliance of young men on online influencers for guidance on masculinity, revealing both positive and negative impacts. Nearly two-thirds of men aged 16-25 regularly engage with men and masculinity influencers, who have transitioned from fringe figures to mainstream voices shaping young men’s identities.

While some content inspires optimism and motivation, it often reinforces rigid gender roles, promotes risky behaviours, and contributes to psychological distress, including feelings of worthlessness and sadness. This paradox underscores a deeper need for connection and support.

Dr. Zac Seidler, in his article based on the report, calls for a measured response, urging society to provide young men with healthier alternatives. Platforms like Brothers in Arms and Blethr aim to fill this gap by offering evidence-based tools, fostering emotional intelligence, and creating communities that prioritise long-term wellbeing.

The report emphasises that young men are not rejecting help but are seeking it in spaces that resonate with their experiences. Brothers in Arms is committed to changing the narrative, showing that seeking support is a step toward becoming the best version of oneself.

For more information, please read our full article here: https://www.brothersinarmsscotland.co.uk/information/mens-wellbeing-articles/2025/may/04/young-men-don-t-need-panic-they-need-connection-and-care/