Help for Depression and Other Mental Illnesses

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Did your study take into account the fact recent studies over the last 10 to 15 years that cite a correlation between men,depression and substance abuse. These studies show that the numbers for men are actually off due to the fact that men tend to cover depression and anxiety with substance use/abuse. If there are men out there seeking help, are there resources that men can access as well as women with minimal trouble. It just seems as though it's much easier for women to access resources than men because resources are more abundant for women than men.

john of NC 9:34AM June 08, 2009

I'm not saying you have a mental health problem, honestly I'm not, but I am saying that it's a good idea for everyone but especially for someone prone to anxiety to find ways to reduce or manage stress. That's what does the damage -- wish I'd known when I was your age!
Love you
Mom

Mom of CO 4:53PM May 18, 2009

It's not surprising that woman are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression. But let's remember that reporting bias could account for this apparent difference. Woman are more likely than men to report feelings of depression and seek therapeutic treatment for mental health concerns.

Andrew of CA 7:21PM May 13, 2009