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Women Avoid Talking About Anxiety
52% of women fear burdening others when discussing mental health.
In brief
52% of women fear burdening others when discussing mental health. 52% of women avoid sharing anxiety due to fear of burdening others, per Lancôme's study. Originally reported by Psychologies.
Silence on Mental Health
52% of women avoid discussing anxiety due to fear of burdening others.
“Beaucoup de femmes n'osent pas parler de leur anxiété à leur entourage”
Study Background
Lancôme's 'I'm Fine' program partners with ADAA and Psycom to address mental health.
“I'm Fine”
Why Women Stay Silent
38% believe they should handle mental health alone, 31% fear appearing vulnerable.
“38 % des femmes pensent qu'elles devraient s'en sortir seules”
Mental Health Statistics
18.2% of women experience depressive episodes versus 12.8% of men.
“18,2 % des femmes ont vécu un épisode dépressif caractérisé”
Barometer Results
44% of women with depression receive no treatment after a depressive episode.
“44 % de celles qui ont traversé un épisode dépressif n'ont reçu aucune prise en charge”
Next Steps
Free online questionnaire helps women identify mental health issues without stigma.
“Sur la plateforme IMFINE.COM, un questionnaire gratuit et confidentiel”
What to remember
52% of women avoid sharing anxiety due to fear of burdening others, per Lancôme's study.
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