Male Depression: The Centre for Male Psychology's Position Statement on Identifying, Understanding, and Treating Men's Experiences of Depression

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Understanding male depression is crucial for better diagnosis and treatment, as men's symptoms often differ from women's.
The position emphasizes that men are less likely to seek help for depression, often opting for self-medication instead.
The Centre for Male Psychology advocates for a more tailored clinical practice focused on men's experiences with depression.
Advancing public knowledge and improving treatment methods for male depression can ultimately change the conversations surrounding mental health.

Abstract

Depression in men is under-recognised, under-diagnosed, and often manifests differently in men than in women. Men are less likely than women to seek help, more likely to externalise symptoms (e.g., aggression), and self-medicate (e.g., alcohol abuse). The Centre for Male Psychology is committed to advancing evidence, improving clinical practice, and influencing public discourse on men’s mental health (Centre for Male Psychology, 2021). In this position statement we recommend a male-centred approach to understanding male depression. We hope that this document will bring about a change in how we research, treat, and talk about men’s depression.

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Male Depression: The Centre for Male Psychology's Position Statement on Identifying, Understanding, and Treating Men's Experiences of Depression

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