Depression manifests distinctly in males, often leading to underdiagnosis due to societal norms that encourage emotional toughness. Males often do not present with the traditional symptoms of depression, complicating recognition by healthcare providers and those close to them. This gendered difference in symptom presentation is not adequately addressed by current diagnostic criteria, which fails to acknowledge these variations. Higher suicide rates in males underline the urgency in recognizing and addressing male depression adequately, reinforcing the need for gender-specific diagnostic criteria in mental health assessment.
For depression, a 'his and hers' list of symptom presentations, or expanded discussion on gender differences in symptomatology is essential and remains largely absent from current diagnostic criteria.
Many sources point out that depression is different in men and likely underdiagnosed, reflecting how traditional masculinity leads to less help-seeking behavior.
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