The Crisis Facing Young Men Today

Why are so many young men struggling with direction, identity, addiction, and purpose? In Episode 83 of Breaking Mental Health with Darrell, we sit down with Jesse Boulden — Director of ALERT Academy, EMT, disaster responder, and mentor — to discuss masculinity, mental health, mentorship, resilience, and the growing emotional crisis affecting young men today. From growing up during his mother’s long battle with cancer to overcoming addiction and eventually becoming the first ALERT graduate to lead the organization, Jesse shares his deeply personal journey through pain, identity struggles, discipline, brotherhood, and leadership. This conversation explores fatherlessness, emotional isolation, addiction, responsibility, masculinity, faith, and why mentorship and purpose matter more now than ever. Disclaimer: 00:00 The Message: 00:38 Introduction/The Rant: 02:25 The Crisis Facing Young Men Today: 08:12 What’s Next: 01:00:07 mental health masculinity leadership young men fatherhood mentorship personal growth resilience discipline mental wellness If you want to share your story, email me at [email protected] Breaking Mental Health is currently accepting aligned sponsors and brand partnerships focused on mental health, wellness, leadership, and personal growth. For sponsorship inquiries: [email protected] If you or someone you know who is being abused, there is help. Please contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline 800-799-7233 or text BEGIN to 88788 If you or someone you know who is suicidal or attempted suicide, please call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. You can also text 988 If you or someone you know who is struggling with mental illness, there is help. As Please contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline at 1-800-950-6264 or text NAMI to 741-741 There is also a Crisis Support Services National helpline, call 800-662-HELP (800-662-4357) If you know a teen that is suffering also, call 800-852-8336 Other than that, if there is a serious crisis, contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. National Mental Health Hotline- 866-903-3787. https://www.youtube.com/@BreakingMentalHealthPodcast