This Mental Health Awareness Month, we brought real tools to a real space—Seton Hall University. At Ever Forward, we don’t just raise awareness—we create environments where young men can actually take off the mask. Not metaphorically—literally. Through our Taking Off The Mask workshop, students named what they normally hide: ➤ Insecurity ➤ Fear ➤ Pressure to perform ➤ Overwhelm behind their confidence They left lighter. Seen. With language for what they’ve been carrying in silence. This isn’t just a program. It’s a system reset. And it’s one we believe every adult who supports boys—parents, educators, mentors, and coaches—should be equipped for. 👉🏽 Join the Advocates for Young Men community: https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345 Or book a workshop for your school or organization today. Let’s shift culture—one mask at a time. #AdvocatesForYoungMen #MillionMaskMovement #EverForward #TakingOffTheMask #MentalHealthMatters #YouthEmpowerment #MentorshipMatters #TraumaInformedLeadership #EmotionalLiteracy #HealingStartsNow (fb)

As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, here’s what we’re not doing: We’re not posting for likes. We’re not echoing awareness slogans. We’re doing the work—and we’re showing the truth. Because this is what young men are actually carrying: ➡️ “Scared. Alone. Calm.” ➡️ “My fear. My crying breakdowns.” ➡️ “Sad. Vulnerable. Sensitive.” ➡️ “Insecure. Overwhelmed. Needing validation.” These aren't outliers. These are daily realities that get buried behind humor, confidence, and "I'm good." At Ever Forward, through the Million Mask Movement, we’ve collected thousands of masks from boys and young men across the country. Each one is a window into pain we rarely see—but urgently need to address. When the mask comes off: Healing begins. Connection starts. Communities shift. If you’re a parent, educator, mentor, or youth advocate, this is your call. 👉🏽 Join the Advocates for Young Men community: A space to grow the tools, wisdom, and community needed to support boys—before the silence becomes suffering. 🔗 https://www.skool.com/efc-young-mens-advocates-2345 This isn’t just programming. This is how we build a new legacy. #AdvocatesForYoungMen #MillionMaskMovement #EverForward #YouthDevelopment #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealthAwareness #EmotionalLiteracy #MentorshipMatters #HealingStartsNow (fb)