Depression is the Leading Cause of Disability: WHO Study

A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) has concluded what many of us in the mental health sector have long suspected: depression is now the leading cause of ill health and disability worldwide.  It estimates that 322 million people were living with depressive disorders in 2015, marking an 18.4% increase since 2005. The agency also calculates that depression is costing the global economy over $1 trillion (U.S.) a year.  If you would like to learn more, you can check out this informative article on the CBC's website:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/depression-who-1.3996982.