When a man copes with a situation through denial, minimization, or
confusion as to why the problem is a problem. Oftentimes due to
fear of a problem that he cannot understand or
fix.
Dave doesn't "believe" in depression or understand why some
people might need extra
help through
therapy or medication. Rather than address the issue, he says things like "Buck up" or "Emotions are for sissies." This is how Dave mandles this situation.