Effects of Diagnosing Major Depressive Disorder in Men on Externalizing Depression Symptoms and Conformity to Traditional Masculinity Ideologies
Elena Schön,
Ulrike Ehlert,
Michèle Schneeberger
et al.
Abstract:It is proposed that men are underdiagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) due to their reluctance to seek help for mental health problems as well as their display of male-typical externalizing depression symptoms hindering correct identification of MDD in men. Both are related to conformity to traditional masculinity ideologies (TMI). Qualitative research has highlighted the positive effects of receiving an MDD diagnosis. The diagnosis is often seen as an opportunity for change and provides reassurance t… Show more
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