Last week, we watched the documentary, “Depression and the Secret to Happiness.” In this video, Johann Hari talks about his struggles with depression. He was once depressed for about 13 years. His doctor would prescribe him pills for his sadness, he described them as sort of a chemical kiss that would relieve his pain. He doesn’t bash the drugs because he knows they work, but he thinks there is an alternative method that could cure depression. He looks at the roots that cause depression, such as hardship, trauma, loneliness, lack of fulfillment, and disconnection from nature. He says that a cure for this loneliness could be a simple conversation and a human connection. Making people feel apart of a community and giving them a sense of belonging can change their perception of where they stand. In the case of Kotti, this is a good example of if you are depressed, you can either die alone by yourself, or you can let your community know you are depressed and they can all come together to help. This will also create a stronger community and build relationships. Humans are designed to thrive in communities, not on their own.