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Netchanok Kaewjanta1, Somporn Rungreangkulkij1
1Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Khon Kaen University, Thailand.
Purpose:
This study aimed to describe how Thai men cope with depression while receiving treatment.
Design And Methods:
This qualitative study used in-depth interviews with 23 Thai men with major depressive disorder. Retrieved data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Findings:
The findings are presented in four themes: responding to the diagnosis, finding ways to cope with depression, letting go, and progressing toward adjustment.
Practice Implications:
These findings can help psychiatric nurses develop gender-specific psychoeducation curriculum for men, including mental health knowledge, engaging in gender-specific counseling, and recognizing the adjustment process and the masculine perspective.
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