Depression Realities
True or False
Can you name the resource?
100

'Real men' never feel sad or share their emotions. 

Sadness is an emotion all humans feel, including men. It takes courage to acknowledge and share about it. 

100

 In 2024, 30% of adolescents aged 12-17 reported experiencing symptoms of depression, marking a significant increase compared to previous years. Furthermore, suicide rates among this demographic have risen by 15% since 2022. 

True.

100

What is the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number? 

A national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24/7 throughout the U.S. via phone call, text messaging, or online chat. (Please note that the previous phone number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 will remain operational.)

200

Men should not ask for help; they should be able to cope on their own. 

True strength lies in knowing when to ask for help. 

200
Approximately 10% of individuals with a mental health condition reported that they did not receive the necessary treatment. 

False. Approximately 35% of individuals with a mental health condition reported that they did not receive the necessary treatment.


 

200

Name an online program from LA County to help with stress and anxiety. 


 

 iprevail

300

A guy with enough willpower should be able to 'snap out of it'

You can’t fix a broken arm with sheer willpower. The same is true for depression - getting better requires developing new skills to beat it.


300

Only approximately 15,000 adults reported experiencing suicidal thoughts. 

False.

Canada: In 2019, 1,666,200 Canadian men over the age of 15 (roughly 9% of the male population) reported that they have seriously contemplated suicide in their lifetime.[23]

  • UK: According to a 2014 survey, 5.4% of men over the age of 16 reported having thoughts of suicide within the past year.[24] 
  • USA: In 2021,12.3 million adults reported experiencing suicidal thoughts, and males and females were found to have similar rates.[25] 
300
Name a person that can support you.

Teacher, Counselor, School Social Worker, Social Worker Intern, your friends, parents, co-workers, random stranger

400

Depression is a sign of weakness. 

Depression is a real illness- has nothing to do with you being tough.

400

Men are less likely to seek mental health services than women. 

True.

  • Canada: According to a 2005 survey of 132,221 Canadians, men were found to be 2.7 times less likely to utilize mental health services than women.[20]
  • UK: Only 36% of referrals to the United Kingdom National Health Service for talk therapy are for men.[21]
  • USA: In the year before suicide, only 35% of men, on average, sought care from a mental health practitioner.[22]
400

Name another resource. 

  • Disaster Distress Helpline: (800) 985-5990
    The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress Helpline provides crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.
  • Trevor Project Lifeline: (800) 788-7386
    The TrevorLifeline provides support to LGBTQ+ youths and allies in crisis or in need of a safe and judgment-free place to talk.
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “LA” to 741741
    Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free crisis support via text message.
  • Substance Abuse Service Helpline: (844) 804-7500
    Operated by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, this hotline provides screening, resources and service referrals regarding substance use disorders.
  • 211 LA County: Dial 2-1-1 within Los Angeles County
    211 LA County is the hub for all types of health, human and social services in Los Angeles County, providing callers with information and referrals to the services that best meet their needs.
  • Los Angeles Homeless Outreach Portal (LA-HOP)
    Operated by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), LA-HOP is designed to assist people experiencing homelessness by dispatching homeless outreach teams throughout Los Angeles County.
  • L.A. Found: (833) 569-7651 or LAFound@ad.lacounty.gov
    L.A. Found is a countywide initiative to help locate individuals who wander due to dementia, Alzheimer’s, autism or other cognitive impairments. Watch this video to learn more about L.A. Found.
  • Family Urgent Response System (FURS)– call or text 1-833-939-FURS (3877) or visit CAL-FURS.ORG
    FURS is a free 24/7/365 hotline for current or former foster youth (up to age 21) and their caregivers to receive phone, text, chat and/or in-person support when needed for any issues, big or small.

 

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