Depression affects more than 6 million men in America each year—and more who don’t recognize its symptoms or are ashamed to seek treatment.
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Depression feels like being trapped in a deep, dark hole of hopelessness and worthlessness from where there’s no escape. It affects your mind, body, and behaviors, while draining your energy, motivation, and self-esteem.
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