Depression is currently one of the most prevalent causes of mortality and morbidity, which occurs in all genders, ages, and socioeconomic backgrounds. And while there are many interactive and visual tools to address depression outreach campaigns, there is a significant deficit of visuals with appropriate scientific depth in depression outreach and stigma prevention programs.

These graphics were part of a study that sought to ultimately demonstrate key characteristics of successful mental health outreach (MHO) educational programs through an audio-visual tool addressing the biogenic etiology of depression. Characteristics were identified based on review of MHO literature, evaluated through informal feedback sessions with biomedical visualization professionals, and finalized following review with a content expert and the research committee members.