Covert Depression

When we think of depression, we often conjure up the image of a sad, tearful woman.  Depression  is commonly thought of as a “women’s issue,” but according to Terry Real,  psychotherapist and author on men’s mental health, relationships, and gender roles, male depression is America’s most under diagnosed disease.  He argues that millions of men are suffering from what he calls “covert depression”. This depression is masked by behaviors such as: rage, irritability, substance abuse, workaholism,…

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