In the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury depression is a prominent and recurring theme which alludes to today's society because depression is a widespread problem.

In both the book and our society depression is expressed in many ways that are the same. Many researchers claim that if one person is depressed and is around others that it could also affect them. And in the book this is shown for example Mildred is very depressed in the book and from Montag being around him he now has become depressed. For example at home, depressed people sometimes lack interest in or concern for their family and friends ( Bjornlund). Studies show that stressful and traumatic events like death and medical issues can factor into depression (Depression). And in the book Mildred had medical issues causing her depression and Montag had the loss of loved ones and friends. Also a part  of anxiety fits into this some of the people are worrying that their not doing what's right and questioning themselves and what they believe in. “Chronic, exaggerated worry about everyday routine life events and activities, lasting at least six months; almost always anticipating the worst even though there is little reason to expect it”(Medicare).  Another example is that Psychologists from Harvard University have shown that we're happiest when our minds are firmly rooted in the present moment, and when our minds wander, it can make us wistful, anxious, and unhappy. (Surprising). This could be a factor of why the community in the book were never happy because they weren't open to knowledge and wondering and they were always attached to the tvs. Basically doing anything in excess, especially online can be a sign of depression. “Several studies confirm that people who go online compulsively and have more virtual social interactions than real ones may be depressed. They may feel deprived of real human companionship and/or may be using the online world to escape from their thoughts and feelings.” (Surprising). And in the book the families would watch tv and wouldn’t react with one another and was instead attached to the tvs much like we are today. “People with depression cannot merely "pull themselves together" and get better. There is some evidence that, painful as depression is, it serves a positive purpose, bringing with it ways of thinking that force people to focus on problems as a prelude to solving them”.(Psychology). And in the book this could be seen as the burning of the books and our society it could be seen as working.