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Depression. Why Me?
Depression Causes
Depression can be caused by a number of things, such as environmental, biological or genetic factors. Or, your depression can be caused by a combination of the three. Read our guide to learn more about the causes and treatments of depression.
Use this tool to check symptoms of depression or other mental and physical health conditions that you or a loved one are experiencing by clicking on the affected body part.
Recognizing depression in the early stages can be crucial to help you fight bouts of depression. Our expert, Deborah Gray, shares little signs to help you recognize an upcoming wave of depression.
"...the difference was not only in the justification for my sadness - a spouse's death after years of happy marriage - but in the physical feelings. With depression, I could be lethargic, or my back would hurt..."
Many people still believe that only women are affected by depression, which can leave many men undiagnosed. Join Psychologist Jerry Kennard as he explores depression in men.