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Causes

The causes of depression are not fully known. Most likely a combination of genetic, biologic, and environmental factors are at work.

Genetic Factors

Because depression runs in families, and has a strong genetic component, compelling evidence suggests that depression is a biologic phenomenon. Data from family, twin, adoption, and genetic studies have confirmed this. Studies have found that first-degree relatives of patients with depression are two to six times more likely to develop the probl...

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Expert & Community Posts

"I have a new baby. Why do I feel so depressed?" A Look at Postpartum Depression

By Merely Me , Health Expert

It is one of those times in a woman's life which holds high emotional expectations. You are given... Read more »

Media Spin, Celebrity and Mental Health

By Kimberly Tyler , Health Expert

While I am not surprised (but quite saddened) by the media hounding received by Owen Wilson, his... Read more »

Pregnancy and Postpartum

By John McManamy , Health Expert

My daughter Emily is one trimester away from making me a grandfather. Naturally, I can’t help but... Read more »

Post partum disorder and depression?

By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert

Question: lilbitcrazed wrote... those of us living with depression are apt to succept to post... Read more »

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Everyone experiences some unhappiness, often as a result of a change, either in the form of a setback or a loss, or simply, as Freud said, "everyday misery." The painful feelings that... Read more »

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Studies consistently report that all types of anxiety disorders can be very debilitating and seriously affect a persons quality of life.Association with Depression and Bipolar... Read more »

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