Real Men Get The Blues

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Battling the disorder with both talk and drugs was principally how Weaver overcame his depression. These days, he has not only brought his condition under control but also helps other men do the same, leading seminars in which he teaches police recruits and their families what the disorder is and how it can be treated. "After a class," says Weaver, "guys will come up to me and say, 'You know, Sarge, that's me.'" That kind of awareness, as Weaver knows, is the first step toward recovery. --With reporting by Sora Song/New York