In this episode of The Cost of Everything, host Christy Ai and author Robert Mack delve into the profound impact of depression and anxiety on individuals and society. They analyze staggering statistics, such as the 280 million people globally affected by depression, including 21 million in the US alone, along with the economic consequences, like lost productivity and rising healthcare costs. The discussion navigates through the multifaceted nature of mental health challenges, touching on cultural attitudes that stigmatize mental health issues in some societies. Despite these hurdles, there’s an encouraging trend of decreasing stigma, paving the way for more open discussions and enhanced support, including tailored mental health programs in workplaces and communities.

“COVID era policies condemned these children to low literacy skills, limited employment opportunities, higher rates of poverty and incarceration, and bleak futures.”

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In the aftermath of the Uvalde and Buffalo Mass Shootings, I am revisiting important statistics and facts that demonstrate these so called "Gun Free Zones" are ripe for mass shootings.

If you look at the statistics BEFORE anyone had even HEARD of Covid-19, one can only surmise that depopulation and economic destruction were the plan for America.

Otherwise, the only pandemic is widespread incompetence.