Isolation: the epicentre of the mental health recession?
Since the dawn of time, human beings have evolved together. Groups of individuals have been defined as tribes. By design, we work better and are more efficient within tribes. To define a tribe is simply a social group of humans. Other terminologies used to describe tribes include indigenous, natives and hunter gatherers. In today's society, these terminologies could be seen as archaic, but it is only since the late 1960's that this term within anthropological contexts ceased usage. Now, the few remaining isolated pockets of civilisation are commonly referred to as tribes. Shared goals; culture, rights of passage and brotherhood are vital elements that provide real meaning to these individuals' existence. Sounds distant, right? The Maasai people are a well known community residing in Kenya and Tanzania. They have received much mainstream media coverage and documentary features for their vibrant dress and courageous existence. Populations of the Masaai people are estimate