The mental health of young men is declining. Experts warn it could get worse

Oct 5, 2026

The federal government launched a nationwide consultation earlier this year to try and determine why boys and men’s health is suffering. Data they reported on shows a country of young men self-reporting higher rates of depression and anxiety — and experts say the online manosphere is making things worse.

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