Citation

Rabinowitz FE, Cochran SV. Clin. Case Stud. 2008; 7(6): 575-591.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2008, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

10.1177/1534650108319917

PMID

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Abstract

Socialization influences may result in a masking of men's symptoms of depression. This masking renders assessment a challenge for most clinicians, who are often sidetracked by more-immediate presenting concerns (relationship or job loss, developmental transitions, or alcohol or substance abuse). Clinicians may overlook a longer-term and more pernicious underlying mood disorder. This case presentation describes the assessment and treatment of a 53-year-old White male in both group and individual therapy. He initially sought a men's therapy group for support for developmental transitions but was actually suffering from a more severe underlying depression. The theoretical rationale and treatment implications for working with masked depression in men are presented. © 2008 Sage Publications.

Language: en

Keywords

adult; human; Men; male; case report; psychotherapy; suicide attempt; treatment outcome; Psychotherapy; article; socialization; sertraline; cognitive therapy; libido; side effect; group therapy; ejaculation disorder; Masked depression; masked depression