Mental Health Superheroes Pt 2: How Fighting Depression Helped Lincoln Fight Slavery

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According to the World Health Organization, depression is the number one cause of disability. Indeed, depression can be debilitating.  But there was a time when a man with chronic depression became America's greatest President.  Abraham Lincoln is credited with both preserving the union and ending slavery in the U.S.  Hear 2 lessons we can apply from Lincoln.  Featured: Superman theme song composed by John Williams for the film franchise starring Christopher Reeves.                                      

Your Thoughts?:

  • Can you develop 1) profound empathy and 2) rock-hard resilience while fighting depression or bipolar disorder?
  • Were you encouraged by Lincoln's resilience?

--Jessica Lynn Gimeno