Do you believe that depression is more prevalent in Western societies because people there have more time to contemplate their perceived inadequacies? In under-developed nations where survival exists on a more basic level, do you think depression is over-shadowed by a need to “just get on with it”? Think about Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs; if someone is starving or cold, they don’t have time to lie in bed and dwell on the negative. Would you agree with this? Is happiness easier to find in other parts of the world because happiness is simply a warm bed and a plate of food?
2007-10-30 12:46:19 · 2 answers · asked by Shat Splatterson 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
Yes!
2007-10-30 12:53:30 · answer #1 · answered by Little Army Monkey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depression, contrary to the popular opinion, is not a chemical imbalance, it is a basic emotion, one of 6-8 you are born with. It comes about by negative experiences, thoughts and/or perceptions. When you dwell on negative things you become down, That down feeling makes it easier to have more negative thoughts until you are in a self reinforcing cycle of negativity i.e. clinical depression. A negative environment leads to negative thinking and our TV environment here in the USA is negative.
I do not know if all western nations have the epidemic of depression (and teen suicide) that exists here. I'm sure 3rd world countries have depressed people but they do not have the negativity forced on them like it is here. You would think the middle East would be the most depressed area in the world right now but you never hear about it over there, WHY?
Those are some of my thoughts on the subject, hope it helps you.
Good luck with any depression, good mental health, peace and Love!
2007-10-30 17:12:22 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Mac 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋