Little Known Ways to Fight Depression

Study: Male Depression Set to Increase

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(CANVAS STAFF REPORTS) - For many men, work and self-worth go hand-in-hand. As the recession increasingly strips men of their role as breadwinner, we could see more males battling depression, researchers warned.

According to a press release from Emory University, research showed that about 75 percent of the jobs lost since the recession started in 2007 were held by men. Meanwhile, more women are becoming the primary wage earners. In fact, 22 percent of wives earned more than their husbands in 2007, compared to four percent in 1970.

"Compared to women, many men attach a great importance to their roles as providers and protectors of their families," the release stated Dr. Boadie Dunlop wrote in an editorial in the March 2011 issue of the British Journal of Psychiatry. "Failure to fulfill the role of breadwinner is associated with greater depression and marital conflict.".....

Also, biological and sociological differences in men and women may mean men will find it harder to be the primary care provider to young children. The release stated that could mean men could face the same risk as women faced in older economies, such as being trapped in a family role because of an inability to find employment.

"Men are going to be taking on these roles, some by choice and some will have it forced on them," Dunlop told the TIME blog Healthland. "How well will they be able to adapt, and how well we are able to help them if they have troubles with those roles?"

Although women are twice as likely to suffer major depression, Dunlop stated in the press release that changing socioeconomics in the West could lead to more men and less women suffering depression....to read more go to My Fox New York

    True clinical depression is a mood disorder in which feeling of sadness,loss,anger or  frustration interfere with everyday life for a long period of time according to Pubmed.
     Depression could be brought about by painful experiences,sudden death of a love one,loss of one's job,divorce just to name a few.These could trigger  negative feelings which if left unresolved for a long time could affect one's everyday life.Young and old ,men and women could all experience depression.Recognizing the signs of depression and getting help immediately would prevent deterioration of a depressed individual into becoming suicidal or harmful to others.Support of love ones,family and friends would be needed by some one who is depressed.Physical activities like exercise would help divert ones negative thoughts.Persistent depression may need  consultation with a doctor.There are anti depressant drugs and counseling helps in the management of depression.If you are depressed,reach out, there is help out there.Talking to some one about what's bothering you would help.Lastly avoid turning to alcohol for it will only make things worst.