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Men's Depression and Suicide.
John L Oliffe1, Emma Rossnagel2, Zac E Seidler3
1School of Nursing, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. john.oliffe@ubc.ca.
Current Psychiatry Reports
|September 16, 2019
Summary
Men
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Men's Health
- Psychiatry
Background:
- Male depression and suicide present unique challenges.
- Men often exhibit externalizing symptoms like substance misuse.
- Societal factors contribute to men's reluctance in seeking mental health care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current research on men's depression and suicide.
- To examine male depression symptoms and help-seeking behaviors.
- To understand engagement with mental health services among men.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research evidence.
- Analysis of studies on male depression symptoms.
- Examination of help-seeking and care engagement data for men.
Main Results:
- Men's depression may involve distinct externalizing symptoms.
- High male suicide rates persist, even among those in care.
- Awareness campaigns and de-stigmatization efforts are ongoing.
- Clinical guidelines for men's mental health are being developed.
Conclusions:
- Gender-sensitized screening and risk assessment are crucial for men.
- Tailored approaches are needed for men's depression and suicide prevention.
- Addressing men's reticence to seek care is essential for improving outcomes.