The impact depression has on an individual differs depending on factors such as gender and culture (Emslie et al 2007). Deecher (2008) states that throughout the year’s research has found that women are twice as likely to be diagnosed with depression than men. Although findings suggest the depression rate is higher in women, continuous studies have found that suicide rates stemming from un diagnosed depression is almost Four times higher in men (Yoshioka, 2016). Higher suicide rates in men could be due to culture influences, as men may be expected to maintain their masculinity and seeking help for depression may be a sign of ‘weakness’ in their cultural views. This means women may be more likely to seek help and express emotional distress,
