The causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors play a role.
Because depression often runs in families, it appears that a genetic component is involved. Studies have found that close relatives of patients with depression are two to six times more likely to develop the condition than individuals without a family history.
The basic biologic causes of depression are strongly linked to...
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The transcript of this podcast is below. If you prefer to listen to it, you can easily do so from the DepressionCast Web site. You... Read more »
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A team of scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison has identified brain regions that play a role in the development of childhood anxiety.... Read more »
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