General Discussion

Thanks for posting it.

I'm glad Dr. Lee brought up the concept of "structural violence" and its impact on behavior and mental health. This is something that's preoccupied me for a while (and I'm now remembering that I still haven't gotten around to reading "Lost Connections: Why You're Depressed and How to Find Hope," by Johann Hari, which has been on my to-read list for more than a year). It's vexed me for quite some time that, when someone does something terrible that gets major media attention, a conversation can arise that seems to present what I think is a false choice between "blame the individual" and "blame society."

Your last paragraph is important, and I think I should take heed. In my case, following politics - especially since 2016, and even more so since the beginning of the primary - has taken too time away from reading books, practicing my instrument, and spending time outdoors.

Thanks again.