Men report depression as irritability, loss of pleasure in activities they used to find pleasurable, and fatigue. Women report depression as sadness, excessive guilt and worthlessness. Men are more likely to throw themselves into work when depressed, although productivity may be negatively affected by the man’s inability to manage his duties. Although women are more likely to attempt suicide, men are more likely to be successful in their attempts; attempts which are more lethal than women’s. Many men don’t talk about or treat their depression through medical channels, and often turn to drugs or alcohol to mask or alleviate the symptoms of depression.  Some men may become angry, irritable and even abusive.  Part of the challenge with men’s depression is to encourage men to acknowledge and report their feelings and experiences especially to a health professional. Those professionals, in turn, need to be able to accurately diagnose and treat depression in men. Family and friends can to be sensitive to symptoms of depression men and can help them get the assistance they need to treat their illness.