Untreated depression can carry a high risk for suicide A lot of guys with depression experience suicidal thoughts at some point. In fact, every day, more than 100 people come to HeadsUpGuys after searching for phrases such as 'I want to end my life'.

According to the World Health Organization, men account for 3-4 times the number of suicides compared to women. Depression is one of the leading risk factors for suicide.

If you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, it’s time to reach out – you’re not alone in this battle and help is out there. Many men, including those who have tried to end their lives, have recovered from depression and suicidal thoughts.

Depression clouds your thinking

The intense emotional pain that you can experience when depressed can distort your thinking so it becomes harder to see possible solutions to problems, or to connect with those who can offer support. Suicide might seem like the only way to make the pain stop. It’s not that there aren’t other ways to get relief from depression, but rather that it’s hard to see them when caught in the grips of depression.