Men and Depression

In an article entitled, "Men's depression is different -- and Dangerous," Tom Keenan addresses what Harvard psychotherapist Terrence Real identifies as "a silent epidemic in men," chronic depression.

In his article Keenan points out that:

• A man's depression tends to manifest differently than a woman's. He is far more likely to act out his pain rather than talk about it. Common ways that depression in males is acted out include but are certainly not limited to workaholism, substance abuse, aggression, and irritability.

• Men are less likely to seek help and more likely to commit suicide.

The following are resources available on the web that I often recommend:

• Men Get Depression

• NIMH: Men and Depression

• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

• Male Depression: Understanding the Issues