On the website rajart.fr, you can find an article that serves as an introduction to the topic of male depression titled “men in distress“ «men in distress ». It becomes clear very quickly that depression is much more difficult to detect in men, and that even when it is identified, society, relatives, and the individual himself can all become obstacles to proper care.
Another article, by Feelapp, also discusses male depression It invites us to pay attention to certain warning signs:
« isocial withdrawal, changes in lifestyle habits, physical symptoms, decreased libido, risky behaviors (alcohol, drugs, reckless driving).»
Une prise en charge précoce est cruciale, comme le soutien des proches.
Men often struggle to express their distress. Risky behaviors may lead to suicidal thoughts or suicide attempts.
In the article « journée internationale de l’homme, la gent masculine à l’honneur le 19 novembre » we learn that :
«In France, the average suicide rate is 12.1 per 100,000 inhabitants. It is 17.9 per 100,000 among men, compared to 6.5 per 100,000 among women—almost three times higher. Why this gap? It is mainly linked to the methods men use when attempting suicide: hanging in 61% of cases, firearms in 16% of cases. These violent methods leave very little chance of survival… International Men’s Day also aims to promote more prevention initiatives.»
Regardless of how one feels about International Men’s Day, the issues associated with it concern us all—men first and foremost, but also women, children, and our shared futur….
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