Depression can make everyday life feel insurmountably difficult. The mood disorder causes perpetual sadness that can lead to losing interest in daily tasks and activities.

Though depression may be isolating, if you’re experiencing a form of the mood disorder, you’re far from alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, 17.3 million American adults have had at least one major episode of depression and out of that chunk of the population, 6.3 million were men.

As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, we have partnered with Hims and compiled a guide of the most common types of depression in men.

Know The Symptoms

Here are a few symptoms associated with depression:

Issues sleeping (excessive sleepiness or insomnia)

Consistent feelings of dreariness and despair

Feeling irritable and angry

Decrease interest in pleasurable activities

Fluctuations in weight (weight loss or weight gain due to increase or decrease of appetite)

Feeling anxiousness and guiltiness

Scattered thinking

Physical pain

How To Be Proactive About Your Mental Health

Approximately 6 million American adults who have depression don’t receive treatment. Unfortunately, compared to women, men tend to avoid getting treatment for their mental health issues and are 3.56 times likelier to commit suicide.

In addition, particularly in men under the age of 40, depression has been linked to erectile dysfunction. A crucial part to combating mental health issues is encouraging an honest conversation about how depression manifests in our daily lives.

If you think you’re experiencing symptoms of a mood disorder, you can reach out to a psychiatrist to figure out a strategy on how to move forward.

Alcohol is a depressant, which means it can create or aggravate feelings of depression, as well as other mental health disorders. We recommend avoiding alcohol and choosing a non alcoholic option to keep your mind healthy and happy.