- Serious depression and anxiety have increased in Western countries; multiple causes exist.

- The speaker initially believed depression was solely due to a chemical imbalance.

- Investigations revealed nine identified causes of depression, two biological and seven related to life factors.

- Most causes are linked to unmet psychological needs and social factors, beyond just biology.

- Loneliness, lack of job control, disconnection from nature, and unattainable psychological needs contribute to depression.

- Solutions lie in addressing life circumstances along with medication.

- Social prescribing and community connections have shown effectiveness in alleviating depression.

- Current culture promotes consumerism, shifting values away from meaningful experiences.

- Depression can serve as a signal of unmet needs or disconnection, not just a biological error.

- Effective relief requires societal shifts towards addressing deeper causes.

This could be why you're depressed or anxious | Johann Hari | TED

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In a moving talk, journalist Johann Hari shares fresh insights on the causes of depression and anxiety from experts around the world -- as well as some exciting emerging solutions. "If you're depressed or anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy -- you're a human being with unmet needs," Hari says.

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