According to the World Health Organization, major depression is currently the fourth leading cause of death and disability and is expected to rise to the second cause by the year 2020. Tommy...thankyou. You state the case for the arts role in this. Comedy indeed is one of the coping strategies able to battle this disease. I speak as a lifetime Bi-Polar myself, hospitalized as a child and brought to the brink countless times thereafter. Chemicals in the brain, (MAO-A) diminish thus inhibit nutrients that sustain electro-chemical pathways required to produce laughter, pleasure, simple humor, self esteem and love. The pain is too often more than a person can stand. Deprived circuits will shut down and major portions of the higher mind lose their charge. Scientists are investigating why and are considering prevention strategies. I commend your beautifully written post Tommy . It opens a truth from which all who desire to do so may benefit from within the comic actors universe, thus to those who suffer so within their audiences. My prayers join yours and others for a man who so inspired us to bridge the gap between pain and rest. For Robins soul, his family, his fans and all so affected. Again...My thanks, Tommy Both faces on the mask, Comedy And Tragedy reflect our loss.
Posted on: Tue, 12 Aug 2014 16:50:10 +0000
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