Why do men hide depression?

Societal conditioning of “boys don't cry” Since they were old enough to understand left from right young boys are indoctrinated with the devastating premise that its a sign of weakness and not being a “real” man if they talk about their feelings/emotions.'s It's deteriorating to men and society at large to suppress their feelings/emotions until they reappear as severe depression when they are adults, and then stigmatized for being weak as an adult It's a real loose loose situation