Reducing Depressive Isolation

Individuals afflicted by depression may feel as though they have no one to turn to, and nowhere to go. While not a crisis immediately caused by poor or damaged neurological synapses, depression is still a health issue in a sufferer. The root causes of depression are currently unknown; however, it is a medical fact that depression is not caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, but is instead linked with stressful life events. Negative stress can cause extremely adverse effects in the nervous and physical response systems - from reducing positive motivation, to reducing a healthy lifespan. A person experiencing depressive symptoms cannot always access holistic care the moment that care is needed. Thus, our policy upon implementation will connect medically diagnosed individuals with other afflicted persons struggling with depression, as well as connect them with medical resources to create a professional support network for the individual, through an application which will be accessible for digital use.