ca. 20 USA USA Although depression is one of the most common health problems glob ally, and a very serious illness requir ing expert treatment, it is frequently downplayed. Between two and six percent of people worldwide have been affected by depression in the past year, and that number would swell if you include the likely number of unrecorded cases. In the USA, for instance, researchers estimate that one in three women and one in five men have experienced at least one severe depressive episode by the age of 65. mental well-being. Cycling, for exam- ple, increases physical strength while also doing wonders for people men- tally. Gebrüder Weiss has seized on this knowledge with its international GWcycles campaign. This year’s edi- tion of GWcycles will run until the end of October 2025, with people around the world taking part – fueled by 12 – 17 Deutschland Germany As well as professional help, exercise can also be a factor in enhancing the urge to improve their health and help protect the oceans. For every 100,000 kilometers the riders cover collectively as part of the initiative, campaign partner CleanHub will re- move a ton of plastic waste from rivers and coastal regions. 10 – 12 Polen Poland
9 – 10 Weltweiter Durchschnitt Global average
11 – 12 EU-Durchschnitt EU average
6 – 9 Österreich Austria
16 Australien Australia
What can you do right now to help your mental well-being?
40 Das gute Leben ∙ Seelische Gesundheit
41 The good life ∙ Mental health
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