GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. -- While most everyone experiences a case of the blues, occasionally, this becomes more serious. Mark Meier from the Face It Foundation appeared on KARE News @4 to discuss his own battle with depression and how he is helping others.
Signs of depression in men
Angry, hostile, abusive behavior
Escapist behaviors (e.g. overworking, sports, TV)
Risky behaviors (e.g. alcohol use, reckless driving, affairs)
Why Depression is often not diagnosed in men
Lack of recognition by individual sufferer
Tend to minimize symptoms
Refusal to seek help
What to do
Recognize it's not a "weakness"
Educate yourself (www.faceitfoundation.org)
Talk to someone (e.g. friend, pastor, physician)
Healthy lifestyle choices (e.g. exercise, diet, sleep, friends, activities)
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