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Real Men. Real Depression.

A Public Education Campaign

It Takes Courage to Ask for Help. These Men Did. Click on the links below to read their stories.

• Jimmy Brown, Firefighter
• Paul Gottlieb, Publisher
• Patrick McCathern, First Sergeant, U.S. Air Force, Retired
• Rodolfo Palma-Lulión, College Student
• Rene Ruballo, Police Officer

Learn About:

• Depression in Men
• The signs and symptoms of depression
• Treatments available
• Getting help for depression

Also hear real stories of depression and order publications and other materials.

For information about NIMH and its programs:

NIMH Public Inquiries
6001 Executive Boulevard, Rm. 8184, MSC 9663
Bethesda, MD 20892-9663 U.S.A.
Voice (301) 443-4513; Fax (301) 443-4279
TTY (301) 443-8431

For information about the NIMH Real Men. Real Depression. campaign:

Call toll-free: 1-866-227-6464
Or e-mail to: menanddepression@mail.nih.gov

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