Three 琉璃神社 residents have launched a new app focusing on the mental health and well-being of men.

The app, called 鈥榟e.鈥�, helps men focus on their mental, physical, emotional, social and soulful well-being. Through research and development, the team at he. has worked with experts to determine the top pain points that create tension, stress, anxiety and depression which can lead to health challenges.

Co-Founders Candace Chisholm, Shannon Crabbe and Joel Day wanted to create a 鈥榮afe space鈥� for men to connect with others who might be suffering or are looking for help through the app鈥檚 chat platform 鈥� which can be accessed anonymously. The founders hope the chat will address loneliness and the need many men have to feel heard or understood.

Chisholm previously worked for a non-profit company. She said men would often call looking for mental health resources and she found that they were sparse. Crabbe, who owns a yoga studio, had a similar experience with men who would come into her classes and express that they were struggling emotionally. Day came onto the project as the tech founder which helped get the ball rolling.

鈥淭丑别 has deemed men鈥檚 health a silent crisis,鈥� Chisholm told the Capital News.

鈥淭丑别re鈥檚 that stigma, that 鈥榤an-up鈥� type of approach, which a lot of men grew up with which isn鈥檛 fitting into today鈥檚 society. We wanted to change the narrative on it and create a space where men would feel comfortable opening up without feeling judged or stigmatized,鈥� she added. Having two adult sons, Chisholm felt inspired to propel the project forward.

Men who find themselves struggling mentally or emotionally and want a safe space to express themselves and get help can download the app on mobile devices. You can also tune into the he. podcast, which addresses all pillars of men鈥檚 health, .

To learn more about he. and download it, click .

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