Mental Health Social Support is a crucial life skill. Mental illness is now prolific in our communities and has an enormous social, emotional and financial cost. The World Health Organization estimates that by year 2020, depression will be the second leading disability causing disease in the world; labelling the dramatic increase a 'global depression pandemic.' Don't wait until it's too late, take a stand now, invest just a few hours in these critical skills, and you may even save a loved one or colleague. Learn more