All Depression Q&A

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  • JedDiamond

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    My husband was recently diagnosed with depression, but it took over a year to convince him he had a problem. Is this denial common in men?

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    A "suck-it-up" culture means men often languish with depression. Recent research that I conducted on gender and depression shows that male depression tends to be under-diagnosed and under-reported. Further men tend to "act out" their depression through irritability and anger, and so don’t appear read more...

  • JedDiamond

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    My primary care doctor thinks that my depressed mood may be a sign of male menopause. Is there really such a thing?

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    Male menopause (or andropause) generally occurs for men between the ages of 40 and 55, though it can begin as early as 35 or as late as 65. It is a multi-dimensional change of life that involves hormonal, physiological, psychological, interpersonal, sexual, social, economic and spiritual read more...

  • JacquelineMarcell

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    Ever since I took over caring for my aging parents, I have been feeling depressed. Is this normal? Is there anything I can do?

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    Researchers have found that a person who cares for someone with dementia is twice as likely to suffer from depression than someone providing care for a patient without it. And, the more severe the dementia, the more likely the caregiver is to experience a deeper depression. Since nearly five read more...

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