Mon, May 25, 2026 at 2:57 PM UTC
Ben Shabad, professional counselor and life coach, joins the Morning News to discuss men’s mental health
You might recognize Ben Shabad as the winner of a Jeremy Allen White lookalike contest.
But Shabad is also a licensed clinical professional counselor and life coach who’s using the platform he’s gained as a notable lookalike to promote mental health strategies and how to manage anxiety.
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Shabad joined Monday’s WGN Morning News during Mental Health Awareness Month in May to talk about why men in particular seem to be struggling more with mental health these days.
Watch the attached video player to see the segment.
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