Men and Depression: Helping a Friend Un-Mask His Mask

“When it comes to symptoms of depression, the code of masculinity complicates matters. Usually, the result is what’s called male-type or masked depression. For a man, the traditional symptoms of depression are deemed atypical. Men often “externalize” their symptoms — anger or irritability, risk-taking (such as gambling) and substance abuse.” Read the Full Story Source:[…]