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Depression in Men: 5 Proven Ways to Feel Better Every Day

Depression is a common and serious medical condition that affects how people feel and act. The illness can lead to emotional and physical problems. It can also cause issues in all aspects of a person’s life, particularly men.

According to the American Psychological Association, 9 percent of US men suffer from clinical depression, 1 in 3 take medication or seek counseling because of that condition, 30.6 have reported feeling severely depressed more than once in their lifetime and men are 4 times more likely to commit suicide than women. 

So what can be done to deal with this? Here are 5 simple steps men can take to alleviate depression every day. Check them out: 

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