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Conformity to masculine norms tied to higher stress and reluctance to seek mental health help

https://www.psypost.org/conformity-to-masculine-norms-tied-to-higher-stress-and-reluctance-to-seek-mental-health-help/

A recent study found that men who more strongly endorse traditional masculine norms experience higher stress and are less likely to seek mental health help, emphasizing the need to address gender-specific barriers and promote positive masculine traits.

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fracture

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i can understand the second part of your statement, but the first part confuses me. are you saying that you'll be harassed more in public for being gender conforming vs e.g. wearing a dress? or do you mean something else?

intensely_human

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The more masculine I present in my neighborhood, the more hate I get from strangers.

fracture

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huh, interesting. i mean that's awful for you and i'm sorry you have to deal with that, but it is interesting there's a place where that's the case

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