Society

Society means you and me. It is a community that includes everybody: men, women, children, different cultures, different jobs and roles. 
  
Society relies on togetherness, attitudes, economics, law, etc. Here, you can read about topics that characterise our society and are a part of our existence.  
   
Society and attitudes 
Certain attitudes prevail in our society. A common attitude to depression is that it's an "embarrassing illness". Other words are associated with this type of attitude. For example: stigma, taboo and prejudice.  
  
Stigma, taboo and prejudice have the effect that many people will not admit that they are suffering from depression. In fact, one of the biggest problems with depression is this lack of acknowledgement that it's a serious illness.  
  
Read about stigma, taboo and prejudices about depression. In this way, you can help to change the attitude to depression.  
  
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