I believe that 99.9% of the people taking anti-depressants are not in fact dealing with chemical imbalances but rather manifesting symptoms as a result of cognitive behaviours that are the result of a profoundly sick social structure.

I would have to agree, @wwf. I think it is our toxic society causing this epidemic. But because of our current system, it is much more convenient to shove chemicals into our bodies than deal with what really ails us. We can't be good like drones and follow blindly if we can think for ourselves.

In some areas of the world, like Palestine, people are being gunned down like animals and age does not matter.

This is happening today in Nicaragua. This morning at 6:00 am local time, Ortega launched his assault on the blockades. More people have died. Many are very young, as young as twelve. Churches are no longer sanctuaries. People are being attacked there as well. The violence is escalating out of control.

The biggest epidemic of our time is a lack of self love, boundaries and commitment to peace and prosperity.

It is difficult to have self love when it has been beaten into you that you are worthless. They have not been shown what boundaries are. There can be no commitment to peace until they are at peace within themselves first.

The good news is that we don't have to change the whole world to accomplish this, but rather just our little corner of the world. The power and influence remains with each individual!

Each individual must make this choice. We can lead by example but we can not change what the damage others have inflicted for generations. They need to do the healing themselves and it is a road fraught with pain. Many fear this and need the courage to move forward.