> > > And people who buy less and consume less show less depressive symptoms, so there’s a positive mental health effect.” Eh. For me personally I think there'

> > > And people who buy less and consume less show less depressive symptoms, so there’s a positive mental health effect.” Eh. For me personally I think there's probably some equally depressive behavior going on, as the reverse-hoarding is a result of specific trauma. But in general I agree that consumerism brings on depression.