Gender roles Quote by Heather Moehn
““ Who Suffers? If you have social anxiety, you are not alone. The National Comorbidity Study found social phobia to be the third most common psychiatric disorder, after major depression and alcohol dependence. Experts believe that millions of people suffer from it. It is difficult to get exact numbers because the nature of social anxiety often makes it difficult for people to seek help. Many people who appear confident and strong suffer silently for years before telling anyone how they feel. In the general population, social anxiety appears to affect more women than men. This may be due in part to the social norms that determine that women should be less aggressive and more reserved than men. However, more men seek treatment, possibly because social anxiety has more of an impact on the jobs traditionally held by men. As gender roles in society continue to shift, these statistics will probably change.””
About This Quote
Source Article: Mental health awareness, 2022
Describes prevalence and gender aspects of social anxiety.
In simple terms: Social anxiety is common and affects many.
Key Takeaway
Seek help and support for anxiety.
Themes
mental health
anxiety
gender
stigma
Mood
empathetic
informative
Type
educational
awareness
When to use this quote
- workplace
- school
- social events
- therapy
Key Concepts
social phobia
epidemiology
cultural norms
Questions to Reflect On
- What triggers your anxiety?
- How can you support others with anxiety?
A Different Perspective
May generalize gender differences.
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