Three men/boys kill themselves every hour of every day.

Would you recognize the symptoms if your son, husband, father, or friend is depressed?

Men generally don’t show the “classic” signs of depression nor do they typically reach out for help or seek medical attention.

Even trained clinicians are less likely to correctly diagnose depression in men than in women. In this episode, I talk with Dr. Will Courtenay, “The Men’s Doc”, an internationally-recognized expert on men’s emotional health.

We discuss the symptoms and causes leading up to depression in men, including postpartum depression in men. (Yes, really!)

It wasn’t that long ago that actor and comedian Robin Williams shocked the world by killing himself. Williams battled drug and alcohol abuse for decades and had open heart surgery in 2009. Heart patients often experience anxiety after their cardiac event.

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This episode also includes a three-minute segment on “Senior Pet Health”. Pets often help alleviate depression. Find out how to care for your senior pet with San Ramon veterinarian Dr. Glen Weber.

Karen Owoc

Karen Owoc is a certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist specializing in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and lifestyle medicine. Her science-based approach to longevity, nutrition, and muscle health has made her the go-to source for health seekers and medical professionals alike. Karen's best-selling book on functional longevity, "Athletes in Aprons: The Nutrition Playbook to Break 100", and her transformative perspective have mended many minds, hearts, and spirits.

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5 Comments

  1. Is this personal?😆
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  2. Karen , I find this program so informative. Good information on how anxiety and depression! Thank you

    1. Thank you, Elena. I’m happy that the information on the TV show was helpful to you. How are you? Haven’t seen you in quite awhile. I hope everything is okay. ~ Karen

  3. Hi Karen, I have been in New York. I miss you and need to get back!
    I have been feeling sad, with all the things going on. It was a difficult trip. Thank you for good information on anxiety and depression.
    Hope to see you soon. Say my hellos to Marnie. ~Elena
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    1. We miss you, Elena! I hope to see you soon and we can talk. I passed on your hellos to the class. They have been asking about you… ~Karen

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