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MEN: ARE YOU FEELING DEPRESSED OR SUICIDAL? You are NOT alone!

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Page 1: Men: Are You Feeling Depressed Or Suicidal?

MEN: ARE YOU FEELING DEPRESSED OR SUICIDAL?

You are NOT alone!

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THE STATISTICS ARE CLEAR:

1 in 10 men will need treatment for depression at some point Source http://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/help-information/mental-health-statistics/men-women/

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AND DEPRESSION CAN LEAD TO SUICIDE

Over 90% of suicides are because of depression or a mental disorder source: http://www.webmd.com/depression/guide/depression-recognizing-signs-of-suicide

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FEELING DEPRESSED?

Don't try to fight it alone!

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THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT:1.Up to 80% of people treated for

depression show improvement within 6-8 weeks

2.You can get help

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DON'T TRY TO WAIT IT OUT

It may get worse and be harder to eliminate

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DON'T BE SCARED OF BEING MEDICATED

Medication isn't always necessary – but if it helps that’s great!

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DON'T PRETEND YOUR DEPRESSION IS LESS THAN IT IS:• Just because you are not crying all

day, doesn't mean you are not depressed.

• If you don't feel like yourself, acknowledge something is wrong.

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AND DON'T BE EMBARRASSED

Your doctor and loved ones WILL understand

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WHAT TO DO NOW?1.Learn more about studies and how to help

yourself from a site devoted to men's depression. Click Here

2.Go to the World Health Organization for more information: Click Here

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IF YOU FEEL SUICIDAL, GO HERE ANYTIME

Or call  1-800-273-TALK (8255) at anytime to talk to a trained crisis worker

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Created By Kari.

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