Causes Depression
It is estimated that about 1 out of 6 adults suffer from depression.[8] Although depression does not have a single cause, many things contribute to the feeling of depression, such as family history, pessimistic personality, trauma and stress, physical conditions, and other psychological disorders. [9] Gender may additionally be a contributing factor. Men are more prone to depression and may experience depression in different ways. [10]
[edit] Risk factors
* Having a family member or relative with depression.
* Having a family member who has committed suicide.
* Stressful events like losing a job, death of a loved one, financial difficulties.
* Having depression as a child or teenager.
* Having a chronic illness like heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, or cancer.
* Having a personality where one has low self-esteem, no confidence, being dependent on others or being criticized all the time.
* Having just delivered a baby (postpartum depression).
* Having little or no money and being of a low socioeconomic status. Cultural considerations are relevant to mixed episodes as well.
Slight and mild depression may not cause any complications. But severe depression can have an agonizing toll on the individual and the family. When severe depression is untreated it can quickly lead to disability and suicidal thinking. Severe depression can also cause deep emotional turmoil, changes in behavior, and legal and monetary problems. [11]
Biological influences of depression are varied, but may relate to malnutrition, Fructose malabsorption[12], heredity, hormones, seasons, stress, illness, drug or alcohol use, neurotransmitter malfunction, long-term exposure to dampness and mold,[13] back injury, and to aerosol exposure.[14][15] There are also correlations between long term sleep difficulties and depression. Up to 90% of patients with depression are found to have sleep difficulties.[16]
[edit] Risk factors
* Having a family member or relative with depression.
* Having a family member who has committed suicide.
* Stressful events like losing a job, death of a loved one, financial difficulties.
* Having depression as a child or teenager.
* Having a chronic illness like heart disease, Alzheimer's disease, AIDS, or cancer.
* Having a personality where one has low self-esteem, no confidence, being dependent on others or being criticized all the time.
* Having just delivered a baby (postpartum depression).
* Having little or no money and being of a low socioeconomic status. Cultural considerations are relevant to mixed episodes as well.
Slight and mild depression may not cause any complications. But severe depression can have an agonizing toll on the individual and the family. When severe depression is untreated it can quickly lead to disability and suicidal thinking. Severe depression can also cause deep emotional turmoil, changes in behavior, and legal and monetary problems. [11]
Biological influences of depression are varied, but may relate to malnutrition, Fructose malabsorption[12], heredity, hormones, seasons, stress, illness, drug or alcohol use, neurotransmitter malfunction, long-term exposure to dampness and mold,[13] back injury, and to aerosol exposure.[14][15] There are also correlations between long term sleep difficulties and depression. Up to 90% of patients with depression are found to have sleep difficulties.[16]
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