Kan depression vara ärftligt?

Innehållsförteckning:

1. Kan depression vara ärftligt?
2. Why is it hard for men to ask for help with depression?
3. What are the signs and symptoms of depression in men?
4. Why do men with depression often go undiagnosed?
5. Why do men experience depression differently than women?

Kan depression vara ärftligt?

Faktorer som ökar risken Bland annat ärftlig benägenhet, vissa personlighetsdrag och negativa livshändelser ökar risken för depression. Ärftlighet är en betydande bakgrundsfaktor särskilt vid svår och återkommande depression.

Why is it hard for men to ask for help with depression?

• Asking for help can be hard for men. But without treatment, depression is unlikely to go away, and it may get worse. Untreated depression can make you and the people close to you miserable. It can cause problems in every aspect of your life, including your health, career, relationships and personal safety.

What are the signs and symptoms of depression in men?

• You may think that feeling sad or emotional is always the main symptom of depression. But for many men, that isn't the primary symptom. For example, headaches, digestive problems, tiredness, irritability or long-term pain can sometimes indicate depression.

Why do men with depression often go undiagnosed?

• Male depression often goes undiagnosed. Men with depression often aren't diagnosed for several reasons, including: Failure to recognize depression. You may think that feeling sad or emotional is always the main symptom of depression. But for many men, that isn't the primary symptom.

Why do men experience depression differently than women?

• Men also tend to use different coping skills — both healthy and unhealthy — than women do. It isn't clear why men and women may experience depression differently. It likely involves a number of factors, including brain chemistry, hormones and life experiences.