We look at how the answers given in our report differ between the sexes:
47% of women rated themselves as very mentally healthy, putting them slightly ahead of men. Surprising, as many more women are treated on the NHS for mental health issues.
This compares to 46% of men rated themselves very mentally healthy, putting them slightly behind women. This shows that men are as likely to get mental health worries as women.
56% of women strongly disagree when faced with the statement: “I am likely to turn to alcohol to cope with low mood, anxiety, stress or depression” Only 42% of men strongly disagree when faced with the statement: “I am likely to turn to alcohol to cope with low mood, anxiety, stress or depression”
Only 21% of women agree strongly (5) that they would seek professional help when faced with a mental health issue, but this is 5% higher than men.
Only 16% of men agree strongly (5) that they would seek professional help when faced with a mental health issue. This continues the trend seen in the NHS, that men are less likely to ask for help even if help is needed. This links with figures showing men are more likely to self-medicate with drugs and alcohol and are more likely to commit suicide.
These statistics prove the equal balance of need for help across the sexes, and men’s inability to ask for help from professional services. We will take this into account at Uncovered and hope to provide useful information for both sexes.
