Men and Depression: Jimmy Brown, firefighter (1)

“Many days I just didn’t want to get out of bed.” (:30 TV PSA)

Men are less likely than women to recognize and seek treatment for depression. Because men may appear to be angry or aggressive instead of sad, their families and friends, and even their doctors, may not recognize depression symptoms. The men in this “Real Men. Real Depression.” video series provide valuable insight as they talk about their experiences with depression.

To learn more about depression, please visit www.nimh.nih.gov or call 1-866-615-6464 or 1-866-415-8051 (TTY)