Depression is often identified through feelings of sadness, despair, or withdrawal. However, in men, this psychological disorder can be expressed in a silent and easily misleading way: frequent unreasonable heatstroke, irritability, loss of emotional control. This difference makes depression in men less recognized, leading to delays in treatment.
According to mental health experts, men are strongly influenced by social prejudices about strength and emotional control. Instead of admitting sadness or despair, many people tend to transform negative emotions into anger or aggressive behavior.
Anger can be a mask of depression
Dr. John Oliffe, professor of male health at the University of British Columbia, Canada, said that depression in men often does not manifest according to traditional patterns. “Many men are not encouraged to express weak emotions. When they fall into depression, they easily express it through irritability, anger, or reckless behavior,” he said.
According to Dr. Oliffe, common manifestations of depression in men include irritability, impatience, alcohol abuse, overwork or avoidance of communication. These signs are often attributed to work pressure or personality, while in fact they reflect prolonged emotional disorders.
In addition to psychological factors, depression is also related to the imbalance of neurotransmitters in the brain, making it difficult for patients to control emotional reactions. Without intervention, anger can become increasingly severe, affecting family, work and social relationships.
Need to identify early to avoid serious consequences
Dr. Michael Kaufman, a psychiatrist at the Men's Health Research Institute, Australia, warns that untreated depression in men can lead to serious consequences. “Men have a higher rate of suicide than women, mostly due to depression that is not detected in time. Prolonged anger is an important warning sign,” he emphasized.
Besides unreasonable heatstroke, depression in men can also be accompanied by insomnia, prolonged fatigue, reduced interest in work, difficulty concentrating, or feelings of emptiness. When these changes last for weeks, patients should be encouraged to seek out a psychologist or psychiatrist.
According to experts, seeking help is a necessary step to protect mental health, not a sign of weakness. Early identification of depression in men helps prevent serious consequences for individuals, families and society.
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