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An Exploration Of Men's Attitudes Regarding Depression And Help-Seeking, Brian Paul Cole
An Exploration Of Men's Attitudes Regarding Depression And Help-Seeking, Brian Paul Cole
College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research
Despite significantly higher risk of suicide and co-morbid substance abuse, college age men are far less likely than college age women to seek help when depressed (ACHA, 2010). This “gender gap” has led researchers to suggest that college men are experiencing a mental health crisis (Davies, Shen-Miller, & Isacco, 2010). Several theories have been suggested for this gender gap including: (a) barriers caused by male gender socialization, (b) inaccurate diagnostic criteria, and (c) men experience different symptoms when depressed (Cochran, 2005; Levin & Sanacora, 2007). Additionally, the current researcher hypotheses that fear of femininity is a core aspect of the …