Fighting Depression, One Village at a Time

It may be shocking to some to discover that, according to the World Health Organization, the most prevalent and debilitating disease in the world is depression. This completely destroys the misconception that depression is a “first world problem.” The fact is, depression is prevalent in any area of the world that has experienced natural disasters, war, disease, or poverty. In many areas with close-knit and interconnected communities that implicitly help alleviate the risk of depression, depression is still common. Sadly, the effects of depression can be absolutely crippling to a community working hard to merely stay afloat.Read the entire article here: Fighting Depression, One Village at a Time.Click to learn more about depression therapy and treatment with Jane Rubin, Ph.D.