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dhrp-88	Tijerina, Ramiro; Rodriguez, Rodolfo; Reyes, Ashley; Flores, Naomi; Ballardo, Diana; Saucedo, Emilio; Hernandez, Cesar; Reyna, Amelie; Ortiz, Fernanda; Moreno, Ramiro; Coronado, Aaliyah; Guerrero, Brianna	The Effects of COVID-19 on the Increasing Trend of Depression in Males	2023	5	.pdf	application/pdf	2909	194	54	November 1, 2023 Published: November 16, 2023 Introduction According to the National Institute of Mental Health, in 2020, approximately 1.3 million males in the United States had at least one major depressive episode.1 Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a common and serious mental illness that negatively affects how a person feels, the way they think, and how they act.2 People suffering from depression may experience persistent feelings of sadness, increased apathy towards previously enjoyed pastimes, and even suicidal ideations.2,3 While depression can manifest for a variety of reasons, this paper will focus on the effects of COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease) on depression in males.4 Demographics Men are less likely to seek help, be diagnosed, and in turn, be more likely to commit suicide due to untreated depression at a rate four times higher than women.5,6 Males are not only at a social but psychological disadvantage because of the stigma that is associated with depression.6 This stigma is based on social constructs, gender roles, stereotypes, and traditional ideologies about masculinity and mental health in men.7 Figure 3 shows the prevalence of depression symptoms on a global scale with data from a study conducted across 114 different countries measuring depressive symptoms of men of varying age groups.	cache/dhrp-88.pdf	txt/dhrp-88.txt