Depression on the Scene

More than 264 million people worldwide are living with depression, according to the World Health Organization. Approximately 17.3 million adults in the US have been affected by major depression. Depression can lead to suicide. 2/3 of the reported 30,000 suicide deaths each year are caused by depression. If these facts aren't "depressing" enough, it's also a fact that 2 out of 3 people with depression either do not seek treatment or don't receive proper care. As kinky, Leather, D/s and M/s people, many of us are living with depression. How do we seek out and obtain good mental health care? How do we practice good self-care? How do we communicate our needs to friends, partners and other intimates? How do we stay connected on the scene? Let's join together in a safe space and explore these questions together.

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