Hard disagree, I'm a city rat. Contrary to the uh…anecdotal mice-based evidence for theories presented here there is more data that suggests it's the opposite. The more rural the area the higher suicides per 100k people of population. Now, if you're not a city rat like me you might be getting angry and thinking it's untrue but hear me out: this is caused by isolation. This is why the stereotype of the depressed Stepford Wife taking sedatives exists. Not living in a community has shown to be bad for our mental health.
It doesn't have to be that way, though. If rural, suburban, and exurban areas had increased walkability and communal events and resources it would significantly improve conditions. Walkability is the key. This is also why churches are more regularly attended in rural and exurban areas, because it offers a sense of community. There's also a higher prevalence of cult recruitment amongst rural residents. In fact, L. Ron Hubbard directed Scientologists to go out and find lonely looking rural people at libraries, diners, bars, etc. and talk to them (to try and get them to eventually commit), especially if they'd just gone through a traumatic experience and lacked support.
"Increased walkability" I live 5 miles away from the nearest church. 8 miles from the nearest grocery store yet only 50 ft from the nearest bar.
The reason why people arent getting out is because the goverment says so! We aren't going to church due to our choices but because the goverment will fine our asses because we will spread the virus that already has a vaccine and everyone was wearing a mask.
IIN That I think urban living is mentally destructive?
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Hard disagree, I'm a city rat. Contrary to the uh…anecdotal mice-based evidence for theories presented here there is more data that suggests it's the opposite. The more rural the area the higher suicides per 100k people of population. Now, if you're not a city rat like me you might be getting angry and thinking it's untrue but hear me out: this is caused by isolation. This is why the stereotype of the depressed Stepford Wife taking sedatives exists. Not living in a community has shown to be bad for our mental health.
It doesn't have to be that way, though. If rural, suburban, and exurban areas had increased walkability and communal events and resources it would significantly improve conditions. Walkability is the key. This is also why churches are more regularly attended in rural and exurban areas, because it offers a sense of community. There's also a higher prevalence of cult recruitment amongst rural residents. In fact, L. Ron Hubbard directed Scientologists to go out and find lonely looking rural people at libraries, diners, bars, etc. and talk to them (to try and get them to eventually commit), especially if they'd just gone through a traumatic experience and lacked support.
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"Increased walkability" I live 5 miles away from the nearest church. 8 miles from the nearest grocery store yet only 50 ft from the nearest bar.
The reason why people arent getting out is because the goverment says so! We aren't going to church due to our choices but because the goverment will fine our asses because we will spread the virus that already has a vaccine and everyone was wearing a mask.