Originally posted May 9, 2017. May is Mental Health Awareness Month! As of 2017, the World Health Organization lists depression as the top cause of ill health and disability worldwide. Just a few years ago, it was number four on the list. Surprised? I am blown away. Mental health is consistently ignored as an important aspect of overall health. Dr. Margaret Chan, the WHO Director-General says : “These new figures are a wake-up call for all countries to re-think their appro