Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences

Heredity.
• While we can speak of a genetic tendency, just as important is the pattern of behavior learned at home, and whether depressive grow in an environment, it is very likely to incorporate into our lives.
The causes and reasons for depression

Stress.
• This is mainly due to events that dramatically change the pace of life, such as job loss or emotional issues that can trigger the onset of depression.

Drugs.
• The frequent use of certain drugs to control blood pressure, and sometimes sleeping pills as contraceptives, can cause symptoms of depression.
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