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How to Support Men’s Mental Wellness
Breaking the silence around depression and expanding access to effective care.
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to bring more attention to mental health challenges that too often go unspoken. For many men, depression doesn’t just go untreated; it goes unrecognized.
The reality is that depression is both common and serious among men in the U.S., yet stigma and social expectations continue to prevent many from speaking up or seeking support.
Here’s the good news: awareness is growing, and so are the treatment options that are available for treating depression. NeuroStar TMS and SPRAVATO® (esketamine) nasal spray are two treatment options for those whose traditional antidepressants or talk therapy haven’t worked.
Understanding Depression in Men
Many men face unspoken pressure to “push through” or handle emotional challenges on their own. That mindset can make it hard to open up to friends, family, and healthcare providers about their mental health struggles.
As a result, men are significantly less likely to seek mental health treatment.1
How Innovative Treatment Options Can Help
For men who have not found relief with traditional approaches, NeuroStar TMS and SPRAVATO® are offering new hope.
SPRAVATO® is the brand name for esketamine, a nasal spray. It is FDA-approved specifically for adults with:
- Treatment-resistant depression
- Major depressive disorder with acute suicidal ideation or behavior in conjunction with an oral antidepressant
SPRAVATO® is fast-acting, and many patients report improvements in their depressive symptoms in as little as
24 hours.5
NeuroStar is an FDA-cleared treatment option for depression. It uses focused magnetic pulses that target the underactive areas of the brain.2,3
NeuroStar is:
- Non-invasive, with no downtime after treatment
- In a real-world study,
83%
of patients experienced measurable improvement in depression symptoms, and
62% of patients reached full remission from their depression.4
Both NeuroStar TMS and SPRAVATO® are covered by most insurance plans. At Greenbrook, our team manages the insurance verification process to help make getting started as straightforward as possible.
How to Encourage Men to Seek Help With Their Mental Health
Men can avoid discussing mental health due to stigma and societal expectations. Encouraging open conversations about mental wellness can make a huge difference. Friends, family, and community play a crucial role in fostering a supportive environment.
If you or someone you love is struggling with depression,
schedule a consultation with a knowledgeable member of our team to see if
NeuroStar TMS or
SPRAVATO® could be right for you.
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/depression
- Post A, et al. (2001). J Psychiatric Research, 35:193-215.
- Liston C, Chen AC, Zebley BD, et al. (2014). Biol Psychiatry, 75(7);517-526.
- Sackeim HA, et al. (2020). J Affective Disorders, 277(12):65-74.
- Based on results of SPRAVATO® long-term clinical study; additional details available in the Prescribing Information insert.
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