MY NAME is Audrey Orage. I work at the University of Northampton on research into anxiety, which is a ‘no-go’ subject for many men.

I am looking for young men aged 18-24 to take part in my research, looking into anxiety experiences in young males.

I want to chat to young men working in roofing online about anxiety, either on their own or in a group. You don’t need to have seen a doctor for this study or had any kind of help. Your name will not be shared or included in the study. There will be a £15 gift voucher after I have spoken to you.

Please email me at Audrey.Orage@northampton.ac.uk if you are interested.

More About the Anxiety Research

Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent health issues experienced by men, and according to figures from the Mental Health Foundation, in 2022-2023, 29.9% of males reported suffering from high levels of anxiety.

Globally, men are reported to have lower rates of anxiety disorders compared to women. However, this statistic masks the nuanced experiences of young men, which remains largely overlooked in the field of men’s mental health.

Of concern is untreated anxiety, which increases the risk of physical health issues and suicide. This is compounded by young men’s reluctance to seek help and the stigma attached to anxiety in men as this being viewed as a weakness rather than a condition that requires treatment.

This has led to some men using unhealthy strategies to help them feel ‘calm’ such as smoking, alcohol and drugs in an attempt at self-management of their mental health. Anxiety echoes loudly in the lives of young men, and it is a silent struggle that affects their well-being, relationships, and futures.

Tackling Construction Worker’s Anxiety

Construction workers have been identified as having higher-than-average levels of mental health problems. If you’re a young man working in roofing or construction and have faced anxiety, your insight is invaluable in capturing your experiences.

This is a sensitive subject, but it is essential to understand why young men find it difficult to talk about emotions and the barriers men face in this area to improve outcomes for men.

Remember, by amplifying the voices of young men and construction workers, we can dismantle the silence around anxiety and pave the way for better mental health outcomes.

If you’re a young man and a construction worker (18 to 24), your voice matters. Please consider participating in this research study to share your experiences as a catalyst for change and address the research gap in men’s mental health.

To Take Part

Please email me at Audrey.Orage@northampton.ac.uk if you are interested in participating in this study.

You can also read further information about my study on my blog and read how to sign up for this study.

 

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