Article: While depression has the same underlying features in both sexes, there are some gender based differences. Men tend to blame others for their problems while women blame themselves. This difference has been theorized to be based on the tendency for women to internalize their feelings while men often externalize their feelings. When someone externalizes their feelings they can act out in angry, aggressive, and reckless ways. Someone who internalizes (often women) will engage in distorted thought patterns and blame themselves for things they may not have any control over. During depression men tend to create conflict while women will often avoid conflict. Men typically need to feel in control while women have trouble setting boundaries and feel out of control. One way a male might try to cope with depression is by reasserting their control over the situation. Women will often lose control through their depression and feel helpless. This goes back to the nature of internalizing and externalizing emotions, with women internalizing and men often externalizing. Women get lost inside of themselves with their emotion, while men take it out on the world. Both men and women will try to self-medicate, but by using different "medicine." Women will use food, friends, and love to self-medicate while men typically use alcohol, TV, sports, and sex to self-medicate. All these differences are due to the fundamental difference between externalizing and internalizing emotion. Men externalize which results in self-medicating with alcohol and sex, while women that internalize will seek out emotional support in the form of friends and food. For some reason, depression is more commonly associated with women. This is likely because there is a stigma associated with men who show their feelings. This traditional view needs to be broken, as men do not always need to be "tough." Men tend to think that they'll be perceived as weak, which simply isn't the case. Showing emotion is not only natural, it's important. Because of this, millions of men will go undiagnosed, which only creates further problems. What's more, when women are depressed, they're much more prone to cry. Crying and displaying feelings of hopelessness are quickly associated with symptoms of depression, which lead the women to getting or seeking help. This disparity is another reason why depression in men continues to be highly undiagnosed; their main symptoms are outside the classic signs of depression. Men tend to show their depression in less traditional ways. As we just discussed, largely due to these unique symptoms, many men are not being treated for their depression or do not get recommended for treatment. This is a very serious issue, especially because suicide rates are higher amongst men. Women are more prone to attempt suicide when depressed, yet men are more successful in terms of following through with the suicidal act. This is why we need to recognize that depression within men is unique, real, and desperately needs more attention. Don't ignore remarks about suicide. Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 if you are concerned about his suicidal thoughts or behavior. In a recent study, it was found that a gap in prevalence of depression between men and women may not exist. When looking at data from a national survey, it was found that men did in fact report higher rates of risk taking, substance-abuse, and aggressive behavior. When they viewed male-symptoms within the data, they found that a higher proportion of men were seen to be depressed compared with women. When both male-like symptoms and classic symptoms were combined, depression rates were fairly equal. Throughout the sample, 30.6% of men met the criteria for depression, while 33.3% of women did. Depression, by no means, is just a female issue.
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Recognize that men externalize their feelings. Know that men tend to create conflict. Recognize that the sexes "medicate" differently. See that stigma often keeps men from seeking treatment. Know that suicide rates are higher amongst men. Know that both women and men are affected by depression.
Article: If you want people to recognize your Barbie look, you've got to wear pink -- it's the classic Barbie color. Incorporate as much pink into your wardrobe as possible -- pink tees, pink shirts, pink tops, pink dresses, pink hats, pink scarfs, pink boots, pink skirts, pink jeans, pink heels, pink shoes, pink sneakers, pink shorts etc. You can wear pink pajamas to bed (or to sleepovers) and get a pink robe for lounging around the house -- and don't forget the fuzzy pink slippers. However, don't go too overboard by wearing head-to-toe pink. Even Barbie understands the need for a little variation. Try wearing one or two pink items per outfit, for example: a pink top and pink shoes. Then you can accessorize with more pink if you like! Barbie is a bit of a style icon -- she's always on board with the latest trends and never leaves the dream house without looking her best! Look at fashion magazines and fashion blogs to see what's hot this season. Do your best to follow the latest trends while also staying true to your own sense of style and individuality -- that's what being a style icon is all about! Don't feel like you have to spend a ton of money on clothes just to be stylish. Find some clever ways around your budgetary restraints -- for example, host a clothes swapping party with your friends or shop in vintage and thrift stores for some great bargains. Of course, Barbie isn't all about high heels and mini-skirts, she like to get active too! But that doesn't mean sweat pants and oversized tees -- Barbie still looks cute when she plays sport or hangs out at the beach. Get some cute, colorful workout gear -- patterned bicycle shorts, stylish yet comfortable sports bras and funky running shoes. You could also wear a pink baseball cap if you're running outside! Barbie loves the beach, so having some pretty swimwear is very important. Go for cute, girly bikinis with frills, bows and beads when you're just hanging out and sunbathing, or choose a functional yet feminine bikini for beach volleyball, swimming, or lifeguard duty. Any self-respecting Barbie girl knows that accessories are a vital component of virtually any outfit -- so don't forget! Hair accessories are a great place to start. Cute pink headbands work nicely, as do sparkly clips, pretty ribbons and flower hair ties. You can also wear cute hats or head scarves. Jewelry is another big one. If you're going for a sophisticated or vintage Barbie look, you should go with pearl necklaces and diamond earrings. More modern accessories include hoop or dangle earrings, colored bangles and chunky beaded necklaces. Finally, Barbie always carries a handbag and it usually matches with her outfit, so the larger your handbag collection, the better!
Question: What is a summary of what this article is about?
Wear pink. Be stylish. Be sporty. Accessorize like Barbie.