Gallery: Is Your Man Depressed? 5 Ways to Help Him When He Struggles

When the topic of mental health comes up, so many times we automatically think about women. But when rap artist Kid Cudi recently admitted himself into rehab for depression, it was a reminder that mental issues do not discriminate. They can certainly affect us all.

The challenge for men is that many of them are already not used to sharing their vulnerable side. So when they become depressed, their signs are not always or necessarily as obvious as ours can be. This is why a lot family members of men who have committed suicides will say that they had no idea what was going on before it happened.

We want to do all that we can to prevent that from being your story as it relates to a man you know and love. Knowing is half the battle. Here are some of the things you should know about men and depression, so that you can help a man you care about to get a handle on things.