1. From Blue to You: Men and Depression

2. What is depression? A common mental disorder or illness Involves the body, mood, and thoughts

3. How common is men’s depression? 6 million men in the United States annually Depression affects their work, home life, and relationships

4. What are the symptoms? Physical symptoms Emotional symptoms Psychosocial symptoms

5. Stigma - Video Listen to what’s said about depression Pay attention to issues of stigma

6. What do you hear about stigma?

7. Treatment Talk therapy Medication therapy Combination: talk and medication therapy

8. If you think you have depression… Stay activeStay active Eat properlyEat properly Avoid alcohol and drugsAvoid alcohol and drugs Don’t get upset if you can’t sleepDon’t get upset if you can’t sleep Don’t bottle things upDon’t bottle things up

9. If you think you have depression… Get helpGet help Do something you enjoyDo something you enjoy Review your lifestyleReview your lifestyle Take a breakTake a break Get informedGet informed

10. If you think your loved one has depression… See that he gets an accurate diagnosisSee that he gets an accurate diagnosis Encourage sticking with treatmentEncourage sticking with treatment Offer supportOffer support Invite him outInvite him out Plan and prepare healthy mealsPlan and prepare healthy meals Do not expect a quick fixDo not expect a quick fix

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