Everyone is entitled to their opinions however not all are well informed.
Depression is an organ illness. The organ is the brain.
This is well documented science.
I also know you received a reply showing that poor countries do indeed have mental illness.
It is the 5th leading cause of disability in the world.
AND I have lived for 7 months in a 3d world country.
I understand the difference between need and affluence...I've experienced both first hand. My depression has been consistent throughout.
How do they do it...the poverty, the hunger, the lack of basic needs.....many, many, many die.