--- title: Mindful Health Solutions Blog | Depression in Men description: Depression in Men | --- \*Required Field ![](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/hubfs/TMSHealthSolutions_Jul2015_FILES/images/close_img.png) ### Talk to a TMS Specialist Need to speak to someone? 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Historically, depression has been stigmatized because it makes people seem unreliable and unattractive. To add to that, self-stigmatization is often a common symptom of depression, with sufferers feeling ashamed of their condition. But depression is not a personal weakness. After all, this mental illness affects [350 million people worldwide](https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/facts-statistics-infographic). [Read More](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/15-ideas-about-depression-and-its-treatment) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/15-ideas-about-depression-and-its-treatment#comments-listing) Topics: [TMS](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/tms), [Adolescent Depression](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/adolescent-depression), [Depression in Men](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/depression-in-men), [clinical depression](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/clinical-depression), [depression symptoms](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/depression-symptoms), [depression treatment](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/depression-treatment), [Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/major-depressive-disorder-mdd), [Antidepressants](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/antidepressants), [Psychotherapy](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/psychotherapy) ## [Solutions for Treating and Overcoming the Stigma of Depression in Men](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/solutions-for-treating-and-overcoming-the-stigma-of-depression-in-men) Posted by [Arlene Barreiro-Harding](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/author/arlene-barreiro-harding) on Jan 29, 2016 3:37:57 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/hubfs/depressed_sad_man.jpg)](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/solutions-for-treating-and-overcoming-the-stigma-of-depression-in-men) Approximately [6 million American men](http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression/men-and-depression/depression-in-men.shtml) have depression each year, but fewer than half recognize, acknowledge, or seek treatment. Unfortunately, many men feel like they need to be “strong and silent” about their mental illness or society will look down on them, leading them to not find the correct treatment. [Read More](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/solutions-for-treating-and-overcoming-the-stigma-of-depression-in-men) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/solutions-for-treating-and-overcoming-the-stigma-of-depression-in-men#comments-listing) Topics: [Depression](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/depression), [TMS](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/tms), [Depression in Men](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/depression-in-men) ## [Identifying Depression in Men and Fighting the Stigma](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/identifying-depression-in-men-and-fighting-the-stigma) Posted by [Arlene Barreiro-Harding](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/author/arlene-barreiro-harding) on Jan 27, 2016 1:38:50 PM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/hubfs/depressed_man.jpg)](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/identifying-depression-in-men-and-fighting-the-stigma) Depression is a serious illness that can affect anyone at any age. For many men, there is the added stigma that men with depression are weak or less than other men. This leads to men trying to be “strong and silent” about their mental health challenges and not seek the correct treatment.  [Read More](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/identifying-depression-in-men-and-fighting-the-stigma) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/identifying-depression-in-men-and-fighting-the-stigma#comments-listing) Topics: [Depression](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/depression), [Depression in Men](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/topic/depression-in-men) [All posts](https://info.mindfulhealthsolutions.com/blog/all) ### Have You Been Tested for Depression? New depression screening guidelines established by the U.S. Preventative Task Force suggest that depression screening should be a standard component of your basic medical treatment. Is this a good idea for you? 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