Older Men Seek And Receive Depression Care Less Frequently Due To Stereotypical Self-Image
Friday, 29. September 2006
A man’s stereotypical self-image as the “strong, silent type” and the stigma of depression are major reasons why older men are less likely than women to be referred to studies of depression, to seek treatment for depression, and to recognize and express symptoms of depression, according to clinicians and recruiters interviewed for a new study from the UC Davis Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. [click link for full article]