Mental health · 2025 survey
Who They Turn To In A Crisis
If you were facing a personal non-physical crisis or emergency, who or what would you most likely turn to for support?
One in five young men would handle a personal crisis alone, a higher percentage than those who would turn to a friend.
Topline, all respondents
- Family members31.9%
- No one, I'd handle it on my own19.8%
- Friends17.6%
- Mental health professional7.9%
- AI, like ChatGPT7.3%
- Teacher, coach, or mentor4.5%
- Unsure4.5%
- Religious leader3.5%
- Online community or forum3%
Most common answer
Family members
Share
31.9%
Respondents
1,000 American men aged 16 to 28
The numbers
| Response | Percent |
|---|---|
| Family members | 31.9 |
| No one, I'd handle it on my own | 19.8 |
| Friends | 17.6 |
| Mental health professional | 7.9 |
| AI, like ChatGPT | 7.3 |
| Teacher, coach, or mentor | 4.5 |
| Unsure | 4.5 |
| Religious leader | 3.5 |
| Online community or forum | 3.0 |
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Citation
The Lafayette Company, Young American Men Survey 2025, “If you were facing a personal non-physical crisis or emergency, who or what would you most likely turn to for support?”. 1,000 American men aged 16 to 28, fielded by Cygnal, October 22–26, 2025, margin of error ±3.01%. youngamericanmen.com/data/2025/crisis-support
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