Lethal depression in men

• April 30, 2024

The belief that women tend to develop greater depression that men is true. However, it is the male sex that is most affected by experiencing this emotional cycle.

In an interview for GetQoralHealth , Dr. María Elena Teresa Medina, director of National Institute of Psychiatry Juan Ramón de la Fuente , states that despite the percentage of cases of depression in men it is less than 5.7%, with respect to the 10.9% registered by women. For them to experience depression It can be deadly

"Despite the fact that statistics reflect almost half the frequency in men, it is much more serious in men, because they do act to take their own lives."

The owner of the National Institute of Psychiatry , commented that the age range in which the depression in men it is after 55 years. Medina Mora said that the main factors that cause depression in men and consequently a greater number of suicides are:

1. Economic problems . 2. Job's lose . 3. Work frustration :

Take it easy

"Men can be take the life for 'failing' in their work, while women do it if they feel emotionally abandoned; feeling sad is natural, but you have to learn to manage it, "says Dr. Medina.

The specialist in mental health reiterates that the seriousness of depression It depends on the cultural and family context of each person:

"For that reason it is important to be aware of the affections, the communication and interaction we have with our romantic partner, friends and family. We need to learn to resolve conflicts. "

The president of Juan Ramón de la Fuente Institute , says that the depression it is a disease that must be treated in time. The affected person needs to feel love, support and attention to get ahead.

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