At school, my teacher told us depression is one of the leading disorders in humans, it’s greater in number than people getting cancer!

After hearing this, I feel the want to make sure my friends and family never get into this state, because it’s hard to get out of right?
What are some ways that I can help my friends feel good about themselves every day, to help prevent depression?

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I did just this after 3 years of depression.

My depression culminated in an attempted suicide at age 10.

The modern view in medicine is that suicide is a consequence of failing to cope with “depression”.

There is plenty of information regards this topic online, but hardly any on how a person can overcome depression without medical help, this is why i want to know what you think is a persons reason/s for leaving depression behind without medical help.

Thanks.