Gender Roles and Identity and Depression

Research has indicated that women who are depressed are more likely to show “typical” (or recognizable) emotional symptoms, such as crying. 

Men may be more likely to express depression in the following ways:

• Misusing alcohol or other substances
• Irritability, frequent outbursts, or “explosive” anger
• Risk-taking (such as reckless driving or substance-impaired driving)
• Escapism (e.g., working late, spending more time at the gym, playing video games for hours).