The Impact of Loneliness and Depression on the Common Good

This essay explores the pervasive issues of loneliness and depression, framed within the context of Catholic Social Thought and the principle of the common good. The author argues that the individualistic nature of modern society exacerbates loneliness, leading to depressive states. The essay emphasizes the importance of shared social and moral values, compassion, and spiritual fulfillment as antidotes. It references key principles such as the dignity of the human person, the common good, and the need for solidarity to combat the negative impacts of loneliness and depression. The author stresses the importance of recognizing the value of human life, offering support to those in need, and working towards a more compassionate and interconnected society where individuals feel a sense of belonging and purpose. The essay concludes with a call to action, urging readers to prioritize mental health and foster supportive relationships to promote the common good.

Running Head: LONLINESS AND DEPRESSION
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Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

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With the majority of this world clinging on the individualistic lifestyle, loneliness is
inevitable. One repeats the phrase, ‘man is a social animal’ countless times but is
socialization just limited to work parties and mindless conversations with people who make
up for temporary company and not anything substantial. Thus, it is important that the
common good is explored a soon a possible because it is important that humans find peace in
through spiritualty and work on the depressive state of existence induced due to lonely
existence.
Humanity is more than manmade barriers, division by race and culture, ethnicity and
class. In this world our existence becomes lonelier when people travel far away from homes
and friends for work and other commitments. Burdened with the troubles back at offices
within urban jungles, from which escape is very difficult, people tend to climb within their
shell and fail at finding out time for comfort with close company. Depression is a major
disease that has taken over the lives of countless adults.
Bad news is as omniscient as the higher power, but one must remember that it not
powerful enough to overtake him. The comfort and compassion one seeks will be found by
people if they look hard enough. They must accept that bad things are a part of life and there
is so much more to life than it. Social and moral values that are shared within the society is
willing to extend a hand to everyone who needs and deserves it ("The 10 Building Blocks of
Catholic Social Teaching", 2017). Many is of the idea that this society will never look out for
common good because everyone seems so self-invested but at the end of the day they
completely realize that need the same as everyone else. Love and compassion to survive in a
better way.
Humana re made for each other and sometimes they keep this fact in the dark but
humanity is blessed with holy light that reaches nooks an d corners of the world to save us.

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This is verified every time someone saves another soul. A simple act of kindness and
generosity will change their lives as it provides them with deep insight into their human
selves that was meant to coexist naturally with affection.
The Christian social message tells people to work on personal development and
fulfilment for life unfolds gradually, and final fulfilment is found in the vibrant mystery of
God himself. Integral development is out goal in life and one must work for it, honestly
(Choosing the Common good, 2010). One must do such while recognizing the importance of
restoring trust within humanity and recognizing the duty everyone has to help each other and
the ones in need and to do one’s work honestly without causing pain to one another. (Lopez,
2015)
In the event of depression caused by loneliness, one is going through the test of a
lifetime. Suicide is never and option because humanity will lose an important brother or sister
who contribute so much to it. It is a test one must persevere through with the help of people.
Individualism has to be balanced by human sensibility and love to ensure coexistence
amongst everyone and to reduce the chance of a loss of a human life (Vallely, 1998).
Mortality is what makes us humans. It is a characteristic provided to us by God and
we must make the best of what we have. Mortality is inherently a chance to make a mark all
the while making our lives beautiful (Clark, 2014). It is painful when someone kills
themselves because they feel that they are unable to cope with the pain of loneliness. It makes
us realize that we all have failed to save a life.
God is present for us for he is blind to any kind of differences, everything he created
has a purpose so the one who feels that they are so lonely that it makes their life not worth
living, they must realize there is someone who is watching over him and wants him to

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overcome it. Everyone has a duty in this world and they must finish whatever was started,
gracefully.
In conclusion, I believe depression needs to be heard and people must look out for
their friends and acquaintances in need. Help will always be given to those who need it the
most because humanity is meant to follow the law of giving. It must be ensured that humanity
dies nit lose this vital virtue and continue to work for the greater good.

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