Mind Research Raises Concern about Men’s Mental Health
A recent research conducted by Mind, the mental health charity has shown that men’s mental health is affected more than that of women’s due to recession and that unlike women; men do not seek help from others about these problems. After the survey, Mind has asked the employers to help the stressed male workers and has urged the government to formulate a strategy for men’s mental health.
The YouGov survey was conducted with 2,000 men and women, and it showed about 45% and 27% male respondents worried about their financial situation and job security respectively. The percentage of women worried about job security is much lower at 22%.
The survey by the charity shows that men’s mental health imbalance is a hidden problem and with 2.7 million men in the UK suffering from problems like depression, the situation calls for urgent action. The survey also noted that only about 50% men shared their problems with their friends and only 31% spoke to their family about their concerns compared to about 47% of women who were open about these issues. Men often do not seek professional help in these matters whereas women are much more likely to do so.
Mind recommended that gender should be one of the considerations while giving treatment for these problems. It also asked employers to look out for symptoms related to men’s mental problems and to take relevant steps for their wellbeing.
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