216: Man Down - Why Depression Hits Different for Men

Depression in men often looks nothing like what you would expect. Instead of sadness, it can show up as irritability, overwork, risky behavior, or substance use—symptoms that get men into trouble rather than treatment. Psychiatrist and researcher Eric Monson, MD, PhD, joins the Who Cares Guys to talk about why men are so hard to diagnose, the difference between burnout and clinical depression, how to check in with yourself or someone you care about, and why connection might be the most powerful thing standing between a man and a crisis.