MALE DEPRESSION AND THE SOCIETY

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According to the World Health Organisation(WHO), "Globally, more than 300million people of all age groups suffer from depression. More women are affected by depression than men"

Depression in its entirety, whether male or female isn't something to joke with or to be taken lightly as it has led to the death of many sufferers because at its worst, it can lead to suicide.

Male depression and the society is the issue at hand so I'd limit this blog solely to male depression.

When a man is depressed, you often hear things like 'man up' 'be a man' 'don't be a pussy' etc instead of actually providing the help that the person in question is requesting for just because he is a man.

This person is feeling depressed and his gender doesnt make it less of what it really is but trust the society to assume that as a man you must get your sh*t together and not show emotions. This is one of the reasons why many men die in silence rather than seek help.

As a man, when you are passing through hell or are depressed, rather than keep to yourself or bottle everything up, SEEK HELP. Talk to someone. Could be a friend, family member, lover or shrink. Just open up to someone and forget all that societal construct of being a man or feeling judged for lack of 'strength' because talking actually aids the healing process.

PS: If you are or know any depressed person who needs help, they can reach the Nation Suicide Prevention Initiative on 08092106493 or Mentally Aware Nigeria on 08091116264

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