Future Research and Clinical Directions in the Field of Men’s Mental Health: The Madrid Declaration

Gender Differences in Demographic and Clinical Features of Physicians Admitted to a Program for Medical Professionals with Mental Disorders

“…On the other hand, indirect data on clinical severity were similar in men and women, what is contradictory with results from other studies that point to a worse evolution and prognosis of male physicians compared to women (31). This finding could be related to the fact that follow-up information in our study was limited to the first treatment episode and because most physicians were referred voluntarily to our program.…”

“…This could be explained either by an earlier beginning in course of the illness, a higher vulnerability to mental disorders, or a higher commitment with their own health. This observation is consistent with the fact that men, especially young men, seek help less frequently compared to women (30, 31). There are several studies showing that female physicians are more likely to have a family physician and a medical record than their male counterparts (32).…”

Preventing plane-assisted suicides through the lessons of research on homicide and suicide–homicide

“…The development of the field of men’s mental health (21), in particular in homicide-prevention efforts within men with psychiatric conditions (22), may be particularly relevant. As the vast majority of pilots are men, therapeutic interventions that have been tailored to improve male treatment acceptability and that are sensitive to issues of masculinity and self-esteem may be crucial to prevent additional plane-assisted suicides (13).…”

Commentary: Help-Seeking Patterns and Attitudes to Treatment amongst Men Who Attempted Suicide

“…Lack of help seeking among men is one of the most important issues in the field of men’s mental health ( 9 ). It contributes to high suicide rates in men.…”

“…Among men, and young men, especially, masculinity is directly associated with receiving less health care and particularly psychiatric services ( 3 , 4 , 9 – 11 ). Public health education interventions targeting misconceptions among males that a lifestyle involving poor self-care and lack of help seeking is masculine are needed.…”