Unmasking Male Depression (Paperback)

by Dr. Archibald D. Hart (Author) "If you think that men don't get depressed, or if you believe that male depression is the same as female depression, you need to think..." (more)
Key Phrases: postadrenaline depression, male depression, midlife blues, United States, South Africa, Martin Seligman (more...)

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Product Description
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

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Thomas Nelson; 1 edition (January 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0849940702
• ISBN-13: 978-0849940705
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #105,724 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There's not many out there--don't pass it by., May 26, 2002

By A Customer

I recently was in the home of a friend and picked up this book. It is a Christian book and is published by a Christian author--it is intended to be that. It sheds a lot of light on a subject that is not talked about in such a coherant and well-rounded way as in this book. I have struggled to understand the struggles of my family members and I have read several books in the past, but this book addresses several issues that I have been looking for information about...such as information about medication, what to do if depression is mild or severe, how you can help if you are a spouse, and though this may make some people uncomfortable how it depression relates to sex--because it does. I would encourage any wife struggling to understand her husband or other male family member's depression to read this book.

15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everyone in midlife should read - male or female!, February 23, 2005

By	K. A. Wilson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I strongly disagree with the person who thought this could only be of use to Christians. The Christian perspective does not dominate at all. The author has lots of counseling experience with men and knows what he's talking about! I've been separated from my husband for a year now and this book describes what I've been seeing for years, in him and in other men in their 40s. I've been reading lots of self-help books in the past year, including about verbal and emotional abuse, and this gave me even greater insight. Helpful information for both men and women.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful, a fresh, intellegent perspective., January 26, 2005

By	S Simon "Simon" (USA) - See all my reviews

This book is written simply and straight forward. Anyone who is studying, or living with a depressed male will find this book to be a valuable addition to their library. It is written from a Christian perspective and deals with depression from both a physical and spiritual viewpoint. If you are not afraid to explore spiritual healing coupled with strong physical advice, this book will give you answers to begin the trek out of depression. Thank you Mr. Hart for a fine book. I will be ordering others.