Männer und Depressionen: Wieso sie anders leiden, und weshalb man nicht darüber spricht | Puls | SRF

Using professional footballer Francisco Rodriguez as an example, "Puls" shows why men are often affected differently by depression than women, how the illness is shaped by gender stereotypes—and why many men still don't talk about their suffering. 🔔 Subscribe to SRF Wissen now on YouTube 👉    / @srfwissen   ⏰ A new episode of "Puls" airs every Monday at 5:30 PM on Digital First. More about the video –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Depressed as a Man – A Sufferer Shares His Story Four years ago, 28-year-old professional footballer Francisco Rodriguez (FC Winterthur) publicly revealed his depression. In doing so, he broke a taboo. Host Daniela Lager looks back with him on the dark period of his depression. Rodriguez recounts how he realized he needed help at the time – and how he got out of his slump. "Male" Depression – What Science Says About the Diagnosis Depression is diagnosed much more frequently in women than in men. The result: A disproportionately large proportion of the male population remains without professional support. Many men are trapped by societally shaped role models. The image of the "strong man" can be an obstacle to starting psychotherapy. Biological causes also influence male depression. This topic is being intensively researched at the Psychological Institute of the University of Zurich. "Pulse Check" – Insights into a Hospital Stay Sometimes, inpatient treatment in a hospital is necessary for depression. How does such a stay work? What types of therapy exist, and why are there still prejudices against psychiatric hospitals? Physician and "Pulse Check" host Willi Balandies takes a look behind the scenes of everyday hospital life and accompanies a patient. Closed-off male world – stereotypes and pressure to perform Daniela Lager visits Francisco Rodriguez at a training session with his club, FC Winterthur. How difficult was it for him to talk about his depression with his fellow footballers? What role did pressure to perform and stereotypical images of men play? And why is it so important for Rodriguez to speak publicly about his illness? Talking about it would be better – Young men and mental health At Pro Juventute's emergency number 147, 70 percent of those seeking advice are female, 30 percent are male. According to Pro Juventute, young men are significantly less likely to use the counseling services. The organization now wants to change that. "Puls kompakt" – Tips from a sufferer Remo Schraner has lived with depression since his youth. Schraner now uses his experience with depression as a resource: He was responsible for reporting on mental health topics at a major Swiss news portal. He also lectures as a guest lecturer on stress management at various Swiss universities. 👀 Watch now: 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Man and Depression: Francisco Rodriguez Fights the Taboo 04:41 The Many Faces of Depression 07:23 The Unhealthy Role Model of the "Strong Man" 12:30 Inpatient Treatment: What Happens in a Psychiatric Hospital? 20:49 Depression and competitive sports: a lot of silence, little support 22:56 "Bro Juventute" and "99 Percent": Mental health support for young men 28:43 Tips from someone affected for dealing with depression 31:55 How Francisco Rodriguez is doing now ________________________ ◾ Director: Thorsten Stecher ◾ Editors: Karl Baldinger, Manuela Morgenthaler ◾ Presenter: Daniela Lager © 2024 SRF ________________________ This is Puls: The health magazine "Puls" reports up-to-date and in-depth on topics from the fields of medicine, psychology, nutrition, and fitness. "Puls" critically examines proven effects and side effects. The focus is on the concrete benefits for the audience. A new episode of "Puls" airs every Monday at 5:30 p.m. 👉 Would you like to suggest a topic for us? Then let us know your wish in the comments ✍ MORE KNOWLEDGE, EVERY WEEK ––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔔 Subscribe to SRF Wissen on YouTube now and activate the bell: ► https://www.youtube.com/srfwissen?sub... 👇 More knowledge is available here: 📰 Knowledge to read: https://www.srf.ch/wissen 🎧 Knowledge to listen: https://www.srf.ch/audio/themen/wissen 👀 Knowledge to watch: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/themen/wis... ________________________ 🧠 Channel info: Discover, experience, understand, be amazed – that's SRF Wissen on YouTube. Here you'll find fascinating videos on the topics of Knowledge & Science, Environment & Sustainability, and Health, Nature & Animals. Everything bundled on one channel. ______ SRF's Social Media Netiquette: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFWissen #SRFPuls #Depression #WissenErleben #Gesundheitssendung #SRF #Doku