GARETH Southgate will investigate the mental health crisis facing young men and boys for a new BBC documentary.
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Former England manager Gareth Southgate will investigate the mental health crisis facing young men and boys for a new BBC doc Credit: Alamy
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Gareth said: “This is the next step in my purpose to get young men and boys moving in the right direction rather than falling behind.
“I wanted them to speak openly and without judgement about what’s really going on in their lives.
“Through these conversations, I’ve gained a better understanding of the challenges they face.
“It’s been a fascinating experience, and I am so grateful to everyone I met who were brave enough to share their stories.
“I hope this documentary will go some way towards changing the national conversation and encourage us all to support them in realising their potential.”
Gareth Southgate: Changing the Game for Young Men will air at 9pm on June 8 on BBC One.
In the piece, Gareth will look at the everyday issues lads and boys are dealing with including school, employment, identity, and life at home.
Travelling across the UK, he’ll meet boys falling behind at , young men struggling to find work and those growing up without father figures.
He also visits a prison where he speaks with young inmates to explore what really led them into crime.
Gian Quaglieni, Commissioning Editor for Current Affairs, said: “Gareth Southgate is in a unique position to explore why so many boys feel like they’re falling behind and to think differently about what might help.
“This film steps away from polarised arguments and instead listens to how young people really feel and what they’re dealing with. These are important conversations – and not always easy – but they need to be heard.”
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