Empowerment Over Affection

Male depression is often approached similarly to female depression, focusing on making men feel loved and accepted. However, men often desire to feel capable and powerful instead. An example from World War II shows that during times of crisis, such as the blitz in London, men who were previously catatonic and unresponsive became active and engaged when they were needed to take on roles requiring strength and capability, like driving ambulances and fire engines.

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