Gender equality: A challenge that also affects mental health
Biological factors and social stereotypes contribute to inequalities between men and women in mental health and its treatment
Statistics show that women have a higher prevalence of mental health problems. Anxiety disorders, for example, affect 10% of the Spanish population, and account for twice as many cases in women (14%) as in men (7%), according to the National Health Survey in Spain 2023. In consultations and studies, it is clear that cultural stereotypes influence the way in which men and women process and cope with psychological suffering.
