Did You Know?

Women are twice as likely to experience anxiety disorders compared to men, partly due to hormonal fluctuations (especially estrogen and progesterone) that affect brain chemistry and stress response.

References:

1) Altemus, M., et al. (2014). Sex differences in anxiety and depression clinical perspectives. Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology.

3) Donner, N. C., & Lowry, C. A. (2013). Sex differences in anxiety and emotional behavior. Physiology & Behavior.

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