People still got sick during the Great Depression. Many died from malnutrition or starvation. Others were so emotionally impacted that they committed suicide.
I always carry a knife for self-defense as it helps that knife laws are less restrictive than those for concealed carry and you won’t get in too much trouble.
There are many reasons you should know how to build a shelter in the outdoors, whether it’s to keep yourself protected whilst sleeping or from bad weather.
It is easier to survive in a group than trying to survive alone. We humans are social animals and we need others around us in order to truly enjoy life.