Great plagues have ravaged populations throughout man's history. These plagues afflict rich and poor alike--they do not discriminate. One study set the cost of depression and anxiety to Canada at nearly $50 billion annually. The same report indicated as many as one in four Canadians unable to work due to their symptoms. Depression serves as an underreported and underrated plague upon modern society. How has this come to be?

Depression is not a respecter of persons; it impacts people of all different backgrounds and in all kinds of circumstances. However, there are some biological contributors to depression. It is a complex issue, with many contributing factors. This video examines a few of the biological contributors which, when addressed properly, can reduce the risk of suffering from depression. Click here to watch the first video in this series: "Depression: The Underrated Modern Plague" https://rumble.com/v4m7iew-depression-the-underrated-modern-plague.html

While there are biological causes for depression, this is by no means the only factor which may contribute to this problem. Numerous studies have been published that indicate that abnormalities in chemical activity may themselves be caused by other factors. While professionals may well need to treat these issues in order to help a person stabilize their mood, it will not necessarily be a cure. Truly, medical research has made significant progress toward better understanding brain function, even identifying genetic anomalies that can make one susceptible to low moods. There are, however, factors other than biology that are involved in depression. One of them is inactivity. How does inactivity affect someone struggling with depression and how can one use activity to help prevent depressive episodes? Depression: The underrated Modern Plague https://rumble.com/v4m7iew-depression-the-underrated-modern-plague.html Biological Contributors to Depression https://rumble.com/v4rwdnw-biological-contributors-to-depression.html

Clinical depression is becoming a major problem for an increasing portion of society. While there are medical treatments that can assist, there are also some things that we can do as individuals to reduce the frequency and impact of this modern plague. Diet is not something that immediately comes to mind when we think of the problem of depression. However, several recent studies published in distinguished scientific journals are pointing to a connection between the types of food that we eat and depression. This is part 4 in our series Depression Series: Part 1--Depression: The Underrated Modern Plague https://rumble.com/v4m7iew-depression-the-underrated-modern-plague.html Part 2--Biological Contributors to Depression: https://rumble.com/v4rwdnw-biological-contributors-to-depression.html Part 3--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Inactivity https://rumble.com/v4yxc62-non-biological-factors-in-depression-inactivity.html

In this series on depression, we are looking at ways that we can lessen the impact of serious depression or avoid it altogether. This video looks at the effects of sleep. This is part 3 in our series. Depression Series: Part 1--Depression: The Underrated Modern Plague https://rumble.com/v4m7iew-depression-the-underrated-modern-plague.html Part 2--Biological Contributors to Depression: https://rumble.com/v4rwdnw-biological-contributors-to-depression.html Part 3--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Inactivity https://rumble.com/v4yxc62-non-biological-factors-in-depression-inactivity.html Part 4--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Diet https://rumble.com/v56iroq-non-biological-factors-in-depression-diet.html

Researchers have long made a connection between the onset and continuance of chronic depression and loneliness or feelings of isolation. The matter of loneliness can be both the cause and the consequence of social isolation. Isolation, whatever the cause, can be a serious contributor to depression. This is part 6 in our series. Depression Series: Part 1--Depression: The Underrated Modern Plague https://rumble.com/v4m7iew-depression-the-underrated-modern-plague.html Part 2--Biological Contributors to Depression: https://rumble.com/v4rwdnw-biological-contributors-to-depression.html Part 3--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Inactivity https://rumble.com/v4yxc62-non-biological-factors-in-depression-inactivity.html Part 4--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Diet https://rumble.com/v56iroq-non-biological-factors-in-depression-diet.html Part 5--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Sleep https://rumble.com/v5c478t-non-biological-factors-in-depression-sleep.html

There is a long held belief that grateful people are usually happier people and less prone to suffer from serious depression. When one suffers from depression, all can seem hopeless, as if there is no way out. Yet many researchers are now describing the benefits of a simple, drug free intervention. This is part 8 in our series. Depression Series: Part 1--Depression: The Underrated Modern Plague https://rumble.com/v4m7iew-depression-the-underrated-modern-plague.html Part 2--Biological Contributors to Depression: https://rumble.com/v4rwdnw-biological-contributors-to-depression.html Part 3--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Inactivity https://rumble.com/v4yxc62-non-biological-factors-in-depression-inactivity.html Part 4--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Diet https://rumble.com/v56iroq-non-biological-factors-in-depression-diet.html Part 5--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Sleep https://rumble.com/v5c478t-non-biological-factors-in-depression-sleep.html Part 6--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Loneliness and Social Isolation https://rumble.com/v5eu42c-non-biological-factors-in-depression-loneliness-and-social-isolation.html Part 7--Avoiding Depression: Beware Social Media https://rumble.com/v5ifiii-avoiding-depression-beware-social-media.html

Over the past century, most Western cultures have experienced a rise in secularism and, at the same time, a proportionate increase in the prevalence of anti-religious and social deconstructionist philosophies. This assortment of ideas challenge traditional values and the belief that there are absolute truths. This is part 9 in our series. Depression Series: Part 1--Depression: The Underrated Modern Plague https://rumble.com/v4m7iew-depression-the-underrated-modern-plague.html Part 2--Biological Contributors to Depression: https://rumble.com/v4rwdnw-biological-contributors-to-depression.html Part 3--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Inactivity https://rumble.com/v4yxc62-non-biological-factors-in-depression-inactivity.html Part 4--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Diet https://rumble.com/v56iroq-non-biological-factors-in-depression-diet.html Part 5--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Sleep https://rumble.com/v5c478t-non-biological-factors-in-depression-sleep.html Part 6--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Loneliness and Social Isolation https://rumble.com/v5eu42c-non-biological-factors-in-depression-loneliness-and-social-isolation.html Part 7--Avoiding Depression: Beware Social Media https://rumble.com/v5ifiii-avoiding-depression-beware-social-media.html Part 8--Avoiding Depression: Focus on Gratitude https://rumble.com/v5pow3q-avoiding-depression-focus-on-gratitude.html

One of the strategies recommended to break the strain of depression is moderate activity. Did you realize that, while this advice has gained scientific backing in recent years, the strategy was known by many 2000 years ago? Strategies such as activity, proper diet and positive social interactions are also described in the ancient text known as the Bible. Should we pay more attention to advice provided in this ancient text to combat modern problems? This is the conclusion for our 10 part series. Depression Series: Part 1--Depression: The Underrated Modern Plague https://rumble.com/v4m7iew-depression-the-underrated-modern-plague.html Part 2--Biological Contributors to Depression: https://rumble.com/v4rwdnw-biological-contributors-to-depression.html Part 3--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Inactivity https://rumble.com/v4yxc62-non-biological-factors-in-depression-inactivity.html Part 4--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Diet https://rumble.com/v56iroq-non-biological-factors-in-depression-diet.html Part 5--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Sleep https://rumble.com/v5c478t-non-biological-factors-in-depression-sleep.html Part 6--Non-Biological Factors in Depression: Loneliness and Social Isolation https://rumble.com/v5eu42c-non-biological-factors-in-depression-loneliness-and-social-isolation.html Part 7--Avoiding Depression: Beware Social Media https://rumble.com/v5ifiii-avoiding-depression-beware-social-media.html Part 8--Avoiding Depression: Focus on Gratitude https://rumble.com/v5pow3q-avoiding-depression-focus-on-gratitude.html Part 9--Non-Biological Factors of Depression: Erosion of the Spiritual Perspective: https://rumble.com/v677w4p-non-biological-factors-of-depression-erosion-of-the-spiritual-perspective.html