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Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month: What drives guys to the manosphere

By Stephanie Trendell

Published June 20, 2026 7:00am ET

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What is it like to be a young man in 2026? Their social media feed can provide a glimpse.

Imagine: You open TikTok. The first video you see is about making money.

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