Understanding Depression in Men
Often thought of as just something that women endure, depression in men is all too real; in fact, some studies suggest that as many as six million men in the United States are suffering from depression at any one time. Some researchers suggest that depression may be even more prevalent in men than we know because men may be less likely than their female counterparts to recognize depression or seek help for the condition.
Depression can strike anyone, without regard to age, ethnicity, or socioeconomic status.
Unlike just the normal "blues" that every person has been susceptible to from time to time, depression lasts for an extended period of time (at least several weeks) and may worsen as time goes by. Depression can also be a signal of an underlying medical condition . . . continue reading depression in men >>
