Male Depression Massachusetts

For many people, depression can be a devestating hinderance in their lives. The following article talks about the symptoms and how they can affect your life.

Local Companies

Nicole Ferrell Connolly Ph. D.
(978) 263-4381
77 Great Rd Suite
Acton, MA
Acton Counseling Associates
(978) 263-4381
77 Great
Acton, MA
Acton Psychiatric Associates
(978) 635-0509
468 Great Rd
Acton, MA
Berman Marc Socwrkr
(978) 263-4878
518 Great
Acton, MA
Brown Cynthia C Licsw Psychotherap
(978) 266-1940
481 Great
Acton, MA
Vandegrift Tineke Psycholgst
(978) 263-1611
585 Massachusetts
Acton, MA
Zubick Howard Phd
(978) 264-4300
525 Main
Acton, MA
Hunter-Jones, Ms. Susan, MSW, LIC
(978) 790-5701
481 Great Road
Acton, MA
Ruth Lull
(978) 263-5641
123 Summer
Acton, MA
Shindler, Dr. Claire P.
(978) 263-1677
83 Great Road 2A
Acton, MA

In college, I knew a fellow student who was under some typical student-related stress: finishing coursework, applying for a business internship, dealing with family dynamics, etc. Over the semester, he became more and more irritable and moody, and his social circle dwindled as he snapped at friends and lost interest in hanging out outside the home. Although some people tried to help him cope with stress, he did not begin to feel better until his family physician prescribed an anti-depressant.

None of his friends realized it, but he was depressed.

Depression is a devastating and all-too-common mental illness, affecting roughly 10% of the population and twice as many women as men. However, this does not mean that men do not experience depression; much like my friend, male depression may be misunderstood or go undiagnosed. Some men may feel ashamed at their "weakness;" they may view depression as a "female" disorder and so be uncomfortable seeking treatment. Others are misguided by stereotypes of depression (e.g., you have to be sad and crying all the time), so they are not aware of their problem.

Although there are no clinically-proven differences between men's and women's depressive symptoms, certain symptoms are seen as more characteristic of male depression because of the associated stigma:

  1. Irritability instead of crying. Sadness and crying are frequently associated with depression, but men may not display these symptoms due to fear of being labeled "weak" or "unmanly." So, it may be difficult to understand that their angry mood is the result of depression and not a sign of another disorder. Be on the lookout for irritability and sudden, inexplicable anger as signs of male depression. ...

Click here to read the rest of the article at HowToDoThings.com

Author: Bryn Robinson

Featured Local Company

Nicole Ferrell Connolly Ph. D.

9782634381
77 Great Rd Suite
Acton, MA

Regional Articles
- Male Depression Acton MA
- Male Depression Agawam MA
- Male Depression Allston MA
- Male Depression Amesbury MA
- Male Depression Amherst MA
- Male Depression Andover MA
- Male Depression Arlington MA
- Male Depression Attleboro MA
- Male Depression Beverly MA
- Male Depression Billerica MA
- Male Depression Boston MA
- Male Depression Braintree MA
- Male Depression Bridgewater MA
- Male Depression Brighton MA
- Male Depression Brockton MA
- Male Depression Brookline MA
- Male Depression Buzzards Bay MA
- Male Depression Cambridge MA
- Male Depression Charlestown MA
- Male Depression Chelmsford MA
- Male Depression Chelsea MA
- Male Depression Chicopee MA
- Male Depression Danvers MA
- Male Depression Dedham MA
- Male Depression Dracut MA
- Male Depression East Falmouth MA
- Male Depression East Weymouth MA
- Male Depression Easthampton MA
- Male Depression Everett MA
- Male Depression Fairhaven MA
- Male Depression Fall River MA
- Male Depression Fitchburg MA
- Male Depression Foxboro MA
- Male Depression Framingham MA
- Male Depression Franklin MA
- Male Depression Gardner MA
- Male Depression Gloucester MA
- Male Depression Haverhill MA
- Male Depression Hingham MA
- Male Depression Holyoke MA
- Male Depression Hyannis MA
- Male Depression Hyde Park MA
- Male Depression Jamaica Plain MA
- Male Depression Lawrence MA
- Male Depression Leominster MA
- Male Depression Lexington MA
- Male Depression Longmeadow MA
- Male Depression Lowell MA
- Male Depression Ludlow MA
- Male Depression Lynn MA
- Male Depression Malden MA
- Male Depression Marblehead MA
- Male Depression Marlborough MA
- Male Depression Mattapan MA
- Male Depression Medford MA
- Male Depression Melrose MA
- Male Depression Methuen MA
- Male Depression Middleboro MA
- Male Depression Milford MA
- Male Depression Milton MA
- Male Depression Natick MA
- Male Depression Needham MA
- Male Depression New Bedford MA
- Male Depression Newburyport MA
- Male Depression Newton Center MA
- Male Depression North Adams MA
- Male Depression North Andover MA
- Male Depression North Attleboro MA
- Male Depression North Dartmouth MA
- Male Depression Northampton MA
- Male Depression Norton MA
- Male Depression Norwood MA
- Male Depression Peabody MA
- Male Depression Pittsfield MA
- Male Depression Plymouth MA
- Male Depression Quincy MA
- Male Depression Randolph MA
- Male Depression Revere MA
- Male Depression Roslindale MA
- Male Depression Salem MA
- Male Depression Saugus MA
- Male Depression Scituate MA
- Male Depression Shrewsbury MA
- Male Depression Somerville MA
- Male Depression South Hadley MA
- Male Depression South Weymouth MA
- Male Depression Southbridge MA
- Male Depression Springfield MA
- Male Depression Stoneham MA
- Male Depression Stoughton MA
- Male Depression Swampscott MA
- Male Depression Taunton MA
- Male Depression Tewksbury MA
- Male Depression Walpole MA
- Male Depression Waltham MA
- Male Depression Watertown MA
- Male Depression West Roxbury MA
- Male Depression West Springfield MA
- Male Depression Westborough MA
- Male Depression Westfield MA
- Male Depression Westford MA
- Male Depression Weymouth MA
- Male Depression Winthrop MA
- Male Depression Woburn MA
- Male Depression Worcester MA
Related Articles
- Recognizing Teen Depression Massachusetts
Depressed moods: This is one of the more recognizable aspects of teen depression. A teen who was usually happy and upbeat is now withdrawn, quiet and sad. If this type of mood is persistent, there is probably something underlying the mood: depression.
- Prevention Of Depression Massachusetts
- Depression Treatments And Symptoms Of Anxiety Depression Massachusetts
- Understanding Depression Massachusetts
- Depression After Heart Attack Massachusetts
- Bipolar Depression Massachusetts
- On Depression Massachusetts
- Depression Due to Pain Massachusetts
- Information Of Depression Massachusetts
- Bipolar Depression And Its Treatment Massachusetts

Rss   Delicious   Digg   Add To My Yahoo   Add To My Google   Bookmark   Search Plugin

Topics:
Advertising Family Home Services Real Estate Resources
Business Services Fashion Industrial Goods & Services Retail & Consumer Services
Career Financial Services Insurance Software
Cars Food & Beverage Internet Technology
Computer Hardware Franchise Legal Telecommunications
Construction Health Miscellaneous Trade Shows
Education Holidays Nightlife Travel
Entertainment Home Appliances Online Database Weddings
Environmental Home Electronics Pets World History