Krista Fishe

1 month ago | 1news.co.nz | Dan I Lubman |Simon Rice |Zac Seidler |Krista Fishe

The stigma and ignorance around male anxiety is leading young men to call amulances before seeking help for their mental health. By Krista Fishe, Dan Lubman, Simon Rice and Zac Seidler. Anxiety affects one in five Australian men at some point in their lives. But the condition remains highly stigmatised, misunderstood and under-diagnosed. Men are around half as likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder compared to women. Some feel pressure to be fearless and hide their emotions.