UK's male depression 'epidemic'
An ITV News / ComRes poll for the Tonight programme found that one in four of those questioned say they currently have depression. 70% of those looking for work say they currently have, or have suffered with, depression.
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Is there an epidemic of depression amongst men?
ITV1's Tonight programme, The Trouble with Men, looks at male depression and the stigma surrounding the condition.
Read the full storyDepression: 'It wells up and the world closes in'
Bath rugby prop Duncan Bell suffered with depression for ten years before he confided in someone and sought help:
"It wells up from within you, I almost get the feeling of the world closing in, almost like tunnel vision it comes from the outside in."
Tonight: The Trouble with Men, ITV1 at 7.30pm.
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Advice for those suffering from depression
GP Sarah Jarvis offers advice for those who think they may be suffering from depression. She offers help with how to deal with depression and where to find help if you are.
If you think you may be suffering from depression and would like help you can contact:
The Samaritans or call 08457 90 90 90
Tonight: The Trouble with Men, ITV1 at 7.30pm.
Four in five think people are embarrassed about suffering depression
An ITV Tonight / ComRes survey also suggests:
- 82% of people surveyed agree with the statement: "I think that people who have depression are often embarrassed about admitting that they have the illness."
- 46%of men and 62% of women surveyed agreed with the statement: "If someone were to talk to me about having depression I would be able to give them useful advice about where to seek help and support."
A quarter of adult Britons currently dealing with depression
An ITV Tonight / ComRes survey suggests that a quarter of the adult British population could be dealing with depression right now.
It found:
- 27% of females and 20% of males questioned said they were suffering depression;
- 70% of those seeking work said they either once had, or do now have, depression.