High Depression Prevalence Among Men But Most Don't Report: CDC

Depression may be more prevalent than previously thought as several men don't to report it, the CDC recently revealed.

Data from National Health Interview Survey reveals that nearly 1 in 10 men experience depression or anxiety everyday but less than half report their problems. It also found that reporting and seeking medical treatment was lower among minorities.

"Among men aged 18-44, non-Hispanic black and Hispanic men (6.1%) were less likely than non-Hispanic white men (8.5%) to report daily feelings of anxiety or depression. Among men aged 18-44 who had daily feelings of anxiety or depression, non-Hispanic black and Hispanic men (26.4%) were less likely than non-Hispanic white men (45.4%) to have used mental health treatments," the survey revealed.

While the associations are not explained by the survey, the CDC said that their findings do not contradict earlier studies that found serious psychological stress in the Hispanic and black population. The CDC said their survey does not reveal the intensity of anxiety or depression but only notes the prevalence.

"Younger men of color who reported daily feelings of anxiety or depression were less likely than their non-Hispanic white peers to take medication or talk to a mental health professional. This difference in treatment use was not observed for older men. Among the younger men, the racial and ethnic difference in treatment use was observed regardless of income," CDC said.