Men are not immune to mental illness. Unfortunately, that is not the picture that the media and society play about men. Men are supposed to be tough and resilient. The fact of the matter is that they are nearly as likely to face a mental illness, as are women.

With women, the problem is talked about more. Women are more likely to band together and talk about their emotions. They seek the services of a mental health professional at a higher degree than men do and it would seem that they are the only ones affected by mental illness.

While men tend to stay away from the mental health system, they often turn to things like alcohol and drugs to cope with uncomfortable feelings and rarely talk with their male friend about what is going on. If a man sees a woman physician, they are less likely to reveal their mental health weaknesses so that their problems become undiagnosed. Continue reading →

Alzheimer’s disease is definitely more common among women when compared to men. According to one study, 16 percent of women aged 70 and older suffer from Alzheimer’s disease, while only 11 percent of men who are of the same age carry this diagnosis.

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive and irreversible brain disease that causes plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain, leading to deficits in memory and behavioral changes that ultimately lead to death.

Overall, there are more women with the disease in the US because they tend to live longer lives when compared to men.

Even though there are more women with the disease, a great many men are sufferers as well. When men have Alzheimer’s disease, they often experience poor memory, an inability to think clearly, behavioral changes, and an inability to perform activities of daily living. Continue reading →