Depression in Men

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Psychotropic medications, individual therapy, couple’s therapy, group therapy, and religious counselling. A key factor to the success of these long-term solutions was the ability of the participants to increase the level of responsibility they took for resolving their issues. Participants reported that their efforts resulted in increased hopefulness, increased knowledge of their disorder, and supportive interpersonal relationships. (p.308)

Summary

Depression for men and women have always been the same. They get depressed over the same things but show different symptoms. Men have always tried to suppress their condition by not seeking help from family and seeking help. Men are likely to blame other for being depressed. But men are more likely to actually be depressed than women as is proven by higher suicide rates. Some of the reason for depression include lack of employment, expectations from society, college and the stress that accompanies married life. Men have always found it hard how to find and treat their depression and where to seek help.

Abstract

This Essay reports on the study of depression in men and the differences with the symptoms and responses to that condition with women. The research reveals that while women are more likely to be diagnosed with depression and other mental disorders, men are more likely to abuse illegal substances, unleash their anger on other people and are 4 times likely to commit suicide than women are. This is completely counter to the idea that women are more depressed in men. Many studies have shown that men are afraid the deal with depression unlike women. Men feel they must supress their feelings and take on the challenge by themselves for fear of being seen with feminine qualities if the seek professional help for their symptoms. There are many causes for depression in men that men are more likely to be affected by like: unemployment, income, family problems, bullying in school and stress in college and talking new responsibilities. There are also many short and long term solutions to dealing relieving depression ranging from leisure activities to seeking professional help.

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