Men’s depression and suicide literacy: a nationally representative Canadian survey

Oliffe, John L.; Hannan-Leith, Madeline N.; Ogrodniczuk, John S.; Black, Nick; Mackenzie, Corey S.; Creighton, Genevieve

doi:10.1080/09638237.2016.1177770

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“…during their treatment. Implementing gender sensitive and specific programs to target and advance literacy levels may be key to ultimately reducing depression [31]. Depression and anxiety were negatively correlated with physical activity and thus may require additional attention.…”

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Assessing Prevalence of Depression Among General Population of Selected Rural Community- A Descriptive Survey Design

Bhat¹,

Kour²

2018

J Psychiatry

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Background and objectives: Depression is an illness that affects both the mind and the body and is a leading cause of disability, absenteeism, decreased productivity and high suicide rates. The study aims to assess the prevalence of depression among rural population of selected village of Kashmir, India. Methods and findings: A community based survey of depressive symptoms was carried out on a purposive sample of 276 subjects in the age group of 20-80 years, who volunteered to participate in the study were recruited. The research design adopted for the study was descriptive survey design. The Depression was assessed by using the Radloff LS (1977) Centre for Epidemiologic Studies Depression scale: This scale was developed to measure symptoms of depression in rural population. Results: Out of total 276 recruited subjects, 66.3% were females, 68.1% were married, 63.4% belong to nuclear family and 48.2% had low socioeconomic status (low income). Maximum representations (40.9%) of selected subjects were house workers (housewives). Analysis of information on gender, education, marital status, family income, occupation obtained from this sample of 276 subjects suggested that the overall prevalence of depressive symptoms was slightly higher in males than in females, p>0.002 in males, illiterates, p>0.019; married, p>0.002. Low family income and nuclear family has strongest association with depression. 21-40 years of age also found to be significantly associated with depression. Conclusion: The study concludes that prevalence of depressive symptoms among the rural population is common especially in males, married, illiterates, low family income and nuclear families.

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Assessing Prevalence of Depression Among General Population of Selected Rural Community- A Descriptive Survey Design

Bhat¹,

Kour²

2018

J Psychiatry

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“…However, for men in Western countries, concomitant low levels of diagnosed depression alongside high rates of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and suicide are reported (3, 4). Suicide and AUDs are more strongly intertwined within males than females (5). This finding is supported by a study showing that men are more likely to have elevated blood alcohol levels at the time of completed suicide (6).…”

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Neuroendocrinology of a Male-Specific Pattern for Depression Linked to Alcohol Use Disorder and Suicidal Behavior

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Epidemiological studies show low rates of diagnosed depression in men compared to women. At the same time, high rates of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and completed suicide are found among men. These data suggest that a male-specific pattern for depression may exist that is linked to AUDs and suicidal behavior. To date, no underlying neuroendocrine model for this specific pattern of male depression has been suggested. In this paper, we integrate findings related to this specific pattern of depression with underlying steroid secretion patterns, polymorphisms, and methylation profiles of key genes in order to detail an original neuroendocrine model of male-specific depression. Low circulating levels of sex steroids seem to increase the vulnerability for male depression, while concomitant high levels of glucocorticoids further intensify this vulnerability. Interactions of hypothalamus–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) and hypothalamus–pituitary–adrenocortical (HPA) axis-related hormones seem to be highly relevant for a male-specific pattern of depression linked to AUDs and suicidal behavior. Moreover, genetic variants and the epigenetic profiles of the androgen receptor gene, well-known depression related genes, and HPA axis-related genes were shown to further interact with men’s steroid secretion and thus may further contribute to the proposed male-specific pattern for depression. This mini-review points out the multilevel interactions between the HPG and HPA axis for a male-specific pattern of depression linked to AUDs and suicidal behavior. An integration of multilevel interactions within the three-hit concept of vulnerability and resilience concludes the review.

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“…At the same time, suicide rates among men worldwide are higher than among women [12]. The discordant relationship between men's low rates of diagnosed depression and high male suicide rates calls for an enhanced detection and treatment of depression among men [13,14]. According to the concept of male depression, men tend to experience externalized symptoms such as aggression and substance abuse more often, whereas women tend to more regularly experience internalized symptoms [15][16][17][18].…”

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Mental health professionals view about the impact of male gender for the treatment of men with depression - a qualitative study

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Background: The underestimation of depression among men may result from atypical depression symptoms and male help-seeking behaviour. However, higher suicide rates among men than among women indicate a need for gender-specific services for men with depression. In order to develop gender-specific services, it is essential to examine professionals' attitudes towards men's depressive symptoms and treatment needs as well as barriers to and facilitators of treatment. This study examined gender-specific treatment needs in male patients and treatment approaches to male patients from a professional perspective. Methods: Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with 33 mental health professionals (MHPs) from five German psychiatric institutions. The study assessed the characteristics and attributes of male patients with depression risk factors for the development of depression among men, their condition at the beginning of treatment, male patients' depressive symptoms, the needs and expectations of male patients, the importance of social networks in a mental health context, and MHPs' treatment aims and treatment methods. Transcripts were analysed using qualitative content analysis. Results: The professionals' reference group of male patients were men who were characterised in accordance with traditional masculinity. Attributes reported as in line with this type of men were late initiations of inpatient treatment after crisis, suicidal ideation or attempted suicide, and high expectations towards treatment duration, success rate in recovery and therapeutic sessions. In contrast, male patients who deviate from these patterns were partially described with reference to female stereotypes. Professionals referred to psychosocial models in their explanations of the causes of depression and provided sociological explanations for the development of masculine ideals among men. The consequences of these for treatment were discussed against the background of normative expectations regarding the male gender. From the professionals' point of view, psychoeducation and the acceptance of depression (as a widespread mental illness) were the most important goals in mental health treatment.

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Men’s depression and suicide literacy: a nationally representative Canadian survey

Cited by 51 publications

References 27 publications

Assessing Prevalence of Depression Among General Population of Selected Rural Community- A Descriptive Survey Design

Assessing Prevalence of Depression Among General Population of Selected Rural Community- A Descriptive Survey Design

Neuroendocrinology of a Male-Specific Pattern for Depression Linked to Alcohol Use Disorder and Suicidal Behavior

Mental health professionals view about the impact of male gender for the treatment of men with depression - a qualitative study

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