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The Michigan Man- What Do Men Do When They Struggle?

Men turn to all sorts of things to solve problems. Are you looking for options?

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Track Your Mood

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Ever wonder what your moods would look like on a pie chart? Well, wait no longer!

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Depression

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In 2009, nearly 30 percent of college students reported feeling- “so depressed that it was difficult to function” at some time in the past year.*

 

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Coping with Depression

"Why am I so bummed out? I can't get motivated! I don't care anymore!" A student experience with depression.

 

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Men and Depression

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While both men and women may develop the standard symptoms of depression, men often experience depression differently and may have different ways of coping.

 

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Bipolar Disorder

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Bipolar disorder is a treatable brain disorder, where someone one may experience unusual shifts in mood- from excessively “high”, happy and/or irritable, to sad and hopeless.

 

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Depression - Help Yourself, Help a Friend

When a friend or family member's activity and outlook on life stays “down” for weeks, they might be suffering from depression. Know that you can help.

 

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Men and Depression - Help Yourself, Help a Friend

When a friend or family member”s activity and outlook on life stays “down” for weeks, they might be suffering from depression. Know that you can help.

 

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Mental Health Screenings For You

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Do you want to identify a mental health problem, but don’t know where to start? These professional mental health screenings will help you get started.

 

 

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Students with Disabilities

Understanding what a chronic health condition is can be quite difficult. U-M Public Health students developed their own working definition:

 

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