> Facing other mindsets and cultures at a young age as a reason, or at least contributing, to depression? That's really a stretch. I can see it contributing. H

> Facing other mindsets and cultures at a young age as a reason, or at least contributing, to depression? That's really a stretch. I can see it contributing. Humans are tribal animals and teenagers are the extreme of this with all sorts of cliques and clubs that form in high schools. Imagine being a teenager and discovering that your in the wrong tribe, then imagine that the tribe you like is "at war" with your tribe. Even with modern communications it would be easy to feel isolated without that face to face interaction.