Unmasking Male Depression: Reconizing the Root Cause to Many Problem Behaviors Such as Anger, Resentment, Abusiveness, Silence, Addictions, and Sexual Compulsions

by Archibald D. Hart

Publisher:

Thomas Nelson

, 2023

Overview

Depression is a secret pain at the core of many men’s lives, and one that goes largely undiagnosed and untreated. The consequences of not treating male depression are extremely serious. Studies show that suicide is more common in men than women, and tha the male suicide rate is three times higher at midlife than at any other life stage. In Unmasking Male Depression, Dr. Archibald Hart explores the many forms of depression and gives tools for coping with and healing depression in men. Hart also examines the lives of Christian leaders who struggled with depression, such as Charles Spurgeon, Martin Luther, and John Calvin, to reveal the myths surrounding this illness

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Top Highlights

“Second, stress can exhaust the supply of adrenaline by imposing excessive and prolonged demands for this essential hormone. When the emergency subsides, the adrenal system demands time for recovery, and it creates a state of reduced energy, irritability, and low mood I call ‘postadrenaline depression.’” (source)

“always stood out for me. Always the underdog and an almost total failure by the” (source)

“When you wear dark glasses on a bright, sunny day, what you see isn’t real darkness, only a lack of light because your glasses have filtered the light. This is what the feelings of depression do. They interpose an emotional filter. Depression does this, not God!” (source)

“Female depression is most often diagnosed by the pattern of feelings a woman is experiencing. Male depression is better diagnosed by the behaviors associated with depression.” (source)

“Depression is a common theme among great men in general, believe it or not. Some historians have even suggested that depression helps great men to ‘balance their moods of omnipotence’! It brings them back to reality. Among these great men who have suffered from depression are also Goethe, Bismarck, Tolstoy, Robert E. Lee, and scores of authors and poets. Poets seem to be particularly given to depression. Is it emotional pain that makes them great poets, or is it being a poet that exposes you to the depths of pain? Who knows?” (source)

Product Details

• Title : Unmasking Male Depression: Reconize the Root Cause to Many Problem Behaviors Such as Anger, Resentment, Abusiveness, Silence and Sexual Compulsions
• Author: Hart, Archibald
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson
• Publication Date: 2000
• ISBN: 9781418519230

About Archibald D. Hart

Dr. Archibald Hart is a licensed psychologist, certified biofeedback practitioner, and board certified diplomate fellow in psychopharmacology. A former dean of the School of Psychology, Hart is best known for his research on the hazards of ministry, depression, anxiety, divorce, stress, and sexuality. Among his numerous books are recent publications Stressed or Depressed (2005) with daughter Dr. Catherine Weber, Safe Haven Marriage (2003) with daughter Dr. Sharon Morris, Unveiling Depression in Women (2002) also with daughter Dr. Catherine Weber, Unmasking Male Depression (2001), and The Anxiety Care (2000). His most recent book is Thrilled to Death: How the Endless Pursuit of Pleasure is Leaving us Numb (2007). He is an active member of the Prescribing Psychologists Register and president of the International Network of Christian Counselors.