ELeven healthy habits
TO COMBAT STRESS & TRAUMA
WHICH ARE AMONG THE MOST SIGNIFICANT TRIGGERS OF DEPRESSION
& HOW THEY INTERACT WITH GENETICS, BRAIN CHEMISTRY, & LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES.
1. Hygiene: The foundation that prevents physical & mental illness as well as increase self-esteem.
2. Fitness: Exercise & a Training routine not only build physical endurance but also mental fortitude.
3. Self Love: Loving yourself includes self care & building self-esteem and self-worth. Never Speak negative of yourself. Never let anyone put you in a conceptualized box or tell you who & what you are.
4. Purpose: Having a purpose can keep you focused and driven to achieve so that lethargy and complacency do not have a harbor for stress & trauma to create depression.
5. Creativity: Being creative in art, music, crafts, building, designing etc. is a natural cognitive antidepressant, restoring neuro chemical balance.
6. Activity: physical activity of all kinds fights depression, reducing stress by increasing serotonin, dopamine and endorphins without using pharmaceuticals or drugs.
7. Tribe: They say our vibe attracts our tribe, so in all the things, genres and niches you are interested in, seek out others who live this lifestyle and way of life. In curiosity & natural alignment, you may find where you belong in this world. Never fight depression alone, your tribe will help you get through it.
8. Work: If the work you do is not good and does not give you dignity, then immediately find work that does. If you find or create work that makes you feel good & needs are met & can provide for self & loved ones then this is better than the stress of monotony which can lead to despair & depression.
9. Laughter: Fun maxing your life, not taking it too seriously, letting go and making fun & laughter your priority brings far more success & happiness than the rigors of a system of social engineering.
10. Rest & Relaxation: Taking time to let go & be at ease, especially if your a very motivated person or someone who works a lot is extremely beneficial for healing and bonding.
11. Nature & Wildlife: Leaving the human matrix behind and stepping into the reality of nature & wildlife rehabilitates the mind, body and nervous system while decreasing stress hormones & stopping negative thought loops.
RELEVENT DEPRESSION INFO
1. You are not alone in this — not even close.
An estimated 21.0 million U.S. adults had at least one major depressive episode in the past year — 8.3% of all adults. (Source: NIMH, National Survey on Drug Use and Health) NIMH
2. It's rising, not shrinking — which means this fight matters more every year.
CDC data shows the prevalence of depression in U.S. adolescents and adults increased 60% over the past decade. (Source: CDC/NHANES, 2025) cdc
3. If you're young and struggling, you're far from the only one.
Young adults aged 18-29 have the highest depression rates of any age group, at roughly 26.7% — more than double the rate from 2017. (Source: Gallup, 2025) South Denver Therapy
4. The gap between struggling and getting help is real — and it's not your fault.
Despite 88% of people with depression saying it interferes with daily life, only about a third to just over 40% received therapy in the past year, and the average delay between symptoms starting and getting treatment is 11 years. (Source: Gallup/ADAA compiled data, 2025) South Denver Therapy
5. Reaching out for help is becoming more normal, not less.
Use of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline has grown nearly fourfold between 2007 and 2020 — more people are choosing to reach out than ever before. (Source: mhstats.org compilation of federal data) Mental Health Stats
6. Isolation makes it heavier — connection is part of the fight.
Gallup data shows 33% of adults who report significant loneliness also have depression, compared to just 13% of those who aren't lonely. (Source: Gallup, 2025) South Denver Therapy
7. Treatment works, even if the road there is long.
Nearly 40% of people aged 12 and older with depression received counseling or therapy from a health professional in the past year. (Source: CDC, 2025) cdc
8. This isn't a fringe issue — it's a world one.
An estimated 280 million people worldwide live with depression. (Source: WorldHealthOrg) World Metrics