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In recent times, many people are using prescription medications to combat depression and anxiety. What are the causes of this increasing depression? What are some solutions?

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Chemical anti-depressants are becoming much more widely used
due to
 increased rates of
depression
 and anxiety.
This
 essay will explore the reasons why
people
 are becoming more depressed and explore ways to deal with
this
 problem. There are a number of contributing factors that have led to
this
 increase in
depression
 in the modern world. First and foremost,
people
 are becoming more isolated than they used to be. Humans have, until very recently, always existed in tribes, but as our modern independent society has disbanded these tribes,
people
 are left on their own.
Along with
this
,
people
’s lifestyles are changing for the worse. These days,
people
 are generally not exposed to nature, sunlight and fresh air because of the increasing concentration of populations in cities. In the absence of these natural anti-depressants, it is no surprise that
people
 are becoming more miserable.
However
, there are actions that can be taken by both individuals and society to deal with
this
 problem. At a personal level,
people
 need to pay attention to their psychological needs, not just their physical ones. They should try to maintain a balanced life that does not neglect spending time outdoors or with family and friends. Changes in societal attitudes and approaches are
also
 a necessary step towards decreasing the epidemic of
depression
.
For example
, companies and governments should explore shorter working weeks or reduced hours to enable
people
 to be financially able to spend more time taking care of themselves. In conclusion,
while
it is clear that
 the way
people
 live these days is contributing to increased rates of
depression
, it is
also
 clear that meaningful changes can be made that would ensure
this
 problem is mitigated
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