Senior Males and Depression

Depression can affect older men and can also be the root of some medical problems. More than 40% of men over the age of 40 will experience some sort of depression. They can also experience lethargy and sexual problems during this time. The symptoms of male depression differ from the classic symptoms; so many men are not diagnosed or treated. The following list contains more information on this important issue.

1. Many men will deny that they are depressed. This is often due to the fact that men feel they must be strong, and depression would be a sign of weakness.

2. Male depression is a serious disease. More than 80% of suicides are men. Many of these men were suffering from depression.

3. Between 60 and 80% of men who are depressed will never seek any form of treatment.

4. Those who do seek help find they have some relief from their symptoms.

5. Depressed males are more likely to act out their feelings. Women tend to keep these inside, but depressed men may become violent as a result of their condition.

6. Men feel there are others to blame for their depression. They will also begin to sleep less and become agitated.

Source: Men Alive

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