Why ‘Monk Mode’ Is Hurting Young Men and America’s Future

The rise of “Monk Mode,” a trend where young men withdraw from social life for self-improvement, is contributing to the growing loneliness epidemic. A 2021 Survey Center on American Life report shows that 28% of men under 30 have no close social connections, and men with more friends report lower levels of depression. As isolation becomes a defining feature of modern masculinity, the social and mental health impacts are undeniable.