3 discussion questions:
1. Is depression a mental illness caused by a biological/genetic chemical imbalance or by disappointment over unmet expectations? Types of depression: Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Depression, Post-Partum Depression, Dysthymia, or simple sadness and discouragement, etc.
2. Does Utah culture emphasize expectations of happiness, perfection, and wealth? Are our expectations too high?
3. Is depression in Utah caused by the LDS faith, misinterpretations of religious expectations, toxic perfectionism, real or perceived religious condemnation?
Required readings:
Utah is one of the happiest states, and one of the most depressed. We have the highest rate of depression but also the lowest rate of alcoholism. Is depression caused by cultural factors or something else?
Depression in Utah
Dr. Jack L. Jensen. Dr. Cameron R. John. Haylee Adamson. Utah Valley University. Argosy University . Utah: The Happiest or Most Depressed State?
The role
A discussion group for people who like to think twice before jumping to conclusions. Each month we dive deep into a subject with a presenter and a preassigned set of reading/audio/visual materials. Open and honest inquiry on all topics is encouraged and welcomed. The only investment is your time. We most often meet the third Thursday of each month from 7:30 - 9:30 pm at Mark & Elizabeth England's home at 1194 South 500 East in Salt Lake City.