Brian S. Hook
Apr 5, 2022

--

"And I cannot help but note that if men were more prone to be diagnosed with depression — which I think they would be, if it weren’t for a culture that demands men’s constant stoicism and confidence — we would have tirelessly worked out the kinks in mental health medication so that they no longer caused low libido."

There is so much reflective truth and clarity in this piece that I was knocked sideways by this acute reminder of the social disparities in healthcare. Thanks for all of it.

--

--

Brian S. Hook
Brian S. Hook

Written by Brian S. Hook

Dad, classicist, mountain dweller, erstwhile triathlete, wannabe woodworker, follower of Socrates and Jesus (two famous non-writers), writing to avoid raveling

Responses (1)