Depression affects 300 million people across the globe and is the leading cause of disability worldwide according to the World Health Organization (WHO). It costs the global economy $1 trillion every year but fewer than half of those affected receive any treatment.

So Denmark is trying a different approach: People suffering from depression are encouraged to take part in cultural activities. They call it Kulturvitaminer – “culture vitamins”.

It involves getting people together in small groups to experience everything from concerts to communal singing. Participants also visit art galleries and museums and take part in creative activities which are proven to develop resilience. The program also includes story reading sessions and walks by the sea.

Art by our friend Vica @yayitsvica .

Source: World Economic Forum

[https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/08/mental-health-depression-denmark-kulturvitaminer/](https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2019/08/mental-health-depression-denmark-kulturvitaminer/)