As young men in our society consume media attention with an alarmist, risk-based narrative claiming a 'crisis of masculinity', it's important we slow down and pull back to understand what is taking place on the ground. We need to explore the intricacies of young men's lives, where and on what they spend their time, what is impacting their mental health and increasing suicidality, and how we can effectively intervene in meaningful, engaging ways. This talk will point to the rise of transgressive subcultures (gaming, the 'manosphere'), new mediums (TikTok) and a breakdown in traditional forms of social connection, that are driving young men's mental health outcomes. By the end of the presentation, attendees will be able to (1) Understand the current state of play around young men and suicide (2) Discern between valid risks and alarmist narratives around young men's well-being (3) Explain what modes of engagement and intervention with young men are useful for suicide prevention and which are potentially causing more harm.