Depression in men is quickly becoming as serious an issue for millions of males as prostate or pancreatic cancer. It is such a dire issue that June has become Men’s Mental Health Month, a time of the year to recognize that men are prone to mental ailments, too. And, considering that the suicide rate for men is three times higher than the rate for women, it’s about time.
Depression is triggered by chemicals in the brain, but societal factors can send men into a downward spiral, too. The important thing is to identify the signs of depression as soon as you can and get licensed therapy treatment. Unfortunately, detecting the signs of depression can be difficult because it might be considered a bad day – eventually, those bad days compound and metastasize into something serious. Continue Reading