11. 행복의 향연과 우울증의 만연
No man is an island. Entire of itself,
Every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main."
Depression is a common mental disorder, characterized by persistent sadness and a loss of interest in activities that you normally enjoy, accompanied by an inability to carry out daily activities, for at least two weeks.
Since 1969, for every person living in Denmark the register has logged admissions to psychiatric hospitals, … (중략) … As such, it provides a comprehensive and uniquely detailed picture of treatment for psychological problems in the country. - The Guardian
In South Korea, where antidepressant use is the lowest among the countries analyzed, the suicide rate is the highest in the developed world. Koreans are much likelier than Americans to see mental illness as a personal weakness, which means many never seek treatment.