Using the example of professional footballer Francisco Rodriguez, “Puls” shows why men are often affected by depression differently than women, how the clinical picture is shaped by role models – and why many men still don’t talk about their suffering. 🔔 Subscribe now to SRF Wissen on YouTube 👉 / @srfwissen ⏰ A new episode of “Puls” every Monday Digital First at 5.30 p.m. More about the video –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Depressed as a man – A sufferer tells his story The 28-year-old professional footballer Francisco Rodriguez (FC Winterthur) made his depression public four years ago. In doing so, he broke a taboo. Presenter Daniela Lager looks back with him on the dark times of his depression. Rodriguez tells how he realized then that he needed help – and how he got out of his low. "Male" depression - what science says about the diagnosis Depression is diagnosed much more frequently in women than in men. The result: a disproportionately large proportion of the male population remains without professional support. Many men are trapped in socially shaped role models. The image of the "strong man" can be an obstacle to starting psychotherapy. Biological causes also influence male depression. This topic is being intensively researched at the Psychological Institute of the University of Zurich. "Pulse Check" - insights into a hospital stay Sometimes inpatient therapy in a hospital is necessary for depression. How does such a stay work? What types of therapy exist, and why are there still prejudices against psychiatric clinics? The doctor and "Pulse Check" host Willi Balandies looks behind the scenes of everyday hospital life and accompanies a patient. Closed male world - stereotypes and pressure to perform Daniela Lager visits Francisco Rodriguez at a training session with his club FC Winterthur. How difficult was it for him to talk to his football colleagues about his depression? What role did pressure to perform and stereotypical images of men play? And why is it so important to Rodriguez to talk about his illness publicly? Talking about it would be better - young men and mental health At Pro Juventute's emergency number 147, 70 percent of those seeking advice are female and 30 percent male. According to Pro Juventute, young men make significantly less use of the advice service. The organization now wants to change that. "Puls kompakt" - tips from someone affected Remo Schraner has lived with depression since his youth. Schraner now uses his experience of depression as a resource: for example, he was responsible for reporting on mental health issues at a large Swiss news portal. He also gives lectures on stress management as a guest lecturer at various Swiss universities. 👀 Watch directly: 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Men and depression: Francisco Rodriguez fights the taboo 04:41 The many faces of depression 07:23 The unhealthy role model of the "strong man" 12:30 Inpatient treatment: What happens in a psychiatric clinic? 20:49 Depression and competitive sports: a lot of silence, little support 22:56 "Bro Juventute" and "99 Percent": Psychological support for young men 28:43 Tips from a sufferer on dealing with depression 31:55 This is how Francisco Rodriguez is doing now ________________________ ◾ Director: Thorsten Stecher ◾ Editors: Karl Baldinger, Manuela Morgenthaler ◾ Moderation: Daniela Lager © 2024 SRF ________________________ This is Puls: The health magazine "Puls" reports up-to-date and in-depth on topics from the fields of medicine, psychology, nutrition and fitness. "Puls" asks critical questions about proven effects and side effects. The focus is on the concrete benefit for the audience. A new episode of "Puls" every Monday at 5:30 p.m. 👉 Would you like to suggest a topic to us? Then write us your wish in the comments ✍ MORE KNOWLEDGE, EVERY WEEK –––––––––––––––––––––––––––– 🔔 Subscribe to SRF Wissen on YouTube now and activate the bell: ► https://www.youtube.com/srfwissen?sub... 👇 More knowledge can be found here: 📰 Knowledge to read: https://www.srf.ch/wissen 🎧 Knowledge to listen to: https://www.srf.ch/audio/themen/wissen 👀 Knowledge to watch: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/themen/wis... ________________________ 🧠 Channel info: Discover, experience, understand, be amazed – that is SRF Wissen on YouTube. Here you will find fascinating videos from the subject areas of knowledge & science, environment & sustainability and health, nature & animals. All bundled on one channel. ______ Social Media Netiquette from SRF: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFWissen #SRFPuls #Depression #WissenErleben #Gesundheitssendung #SRF #Doku