Mental health is a recurrent topic in the news media. Celebrities and government agencies highlight the necessity of openly discussing strategies to alleviate the burden of mental health and the need to seek medical attention when warranted. Several campaigns have been put in place to raise awareness, and in some countries, January is designated as “White January” to elevate education and prevention around mental health concerns. This focus is with due cause; as a report from the World Health Organization Global Burden of Disease cites, depression is anticipated to become one of the leading causes of long-term disability by 2030. Read the article Dr. Marcia da Silva Pinto, PhD
