Bold new Young Scot docuseries tackles masculinity and men’s mental health
2025
Bold new Young Scot docuseries tackles masculinity and men’s mental health
Young Scot’s brand-new YouTube docuseries has sparked vital conversations around toxic masculinity, men’s mental health and what it really means to grow up as a young man in Scotland today.
Fae The Source, presented by Scottish gamer Duncan, brings together candid conversations with experts across youth justice, violence reduction, fitness and youth voice advocacy. Across five powerful episodes, the series looks at the pressures young men face - from societal stereotypes to internal struggles - and how these impact their mental health and identity.
Former teacher Duncan, 25, spoke to guests from diverse fields to unpack the complexities of masculinity. More than just talk, the series aims to provide a safe, open platform where young people can explore challenging issues without judgment.
Fae The Source presenter Duncan said:
“Creating a space where young people feel like they can be honest about the pressures they’re under is incredibly important. Talking about masculinity isn’t always easy, but if we don’t have these conversations, we risk leaving people to struggle in silence.”
Fae The Source forms part of the Young Scot mental health campaign AyeFeel, which has been delivering fact-checked support for five years and reaches over one million digital users annually.
Fae The Source is now streaming on YouTube. For anyone who finds the series thought- provoking or is seeking advice and support, further resources can be found at young.scot/ayefeel.
