The Causes Of Depression

Depression is a disorder affecting mood and general outlook. Sometimes called “the blues,” it’s considered by a loss of interest in activities or feeling sad and down. People of any age and life situation can have depression. (Gabbey, 2014) Depression is a very common worldwide disorder that often goes unnoticed. It is defined as a collection of specific symptoms associated with impairment. (Prof Anita Thapar, 2012) This issue is very common in low income and middle income countries. Depression can cause many issues with social lives and education. This disorder can also cause increased use of smoking, drug abuse and obesity to name a few. (pg. 8-9) These reasons alone are why depression should be treated right away. According to Gain Andrews,

It is the standard cause of disability in developed countries. Unlike infectious and perinatal, disorders depression has not decreased, but it has instead increased over the years. (pg.1) Most people who suffer from depression can go on to live healthy and happy lives with treatment. (Gabbey, 2014)
Although there are several possible causes of depression, the actual cause of depression is unknown. There or some people who are more vulnerable to depressive episodes than others. (Gabbey, 2014) Causes of depression can be genetic, situational, biochemical, hormonal and seasonal or caused by neurotransmitters in the brain. Depression may be inherited and the chances are very likely that a person will have depression if a family member has. Some psychiatrist look at brain chemistry for causes of depression because people may have noticeable changes in their brains. Neurotransmitters such as: serotonin dopamine, and norepinephrine affect the imbalance of happiness and pleasure in humans. Antidepressants help to balance this issue. Many changes in hormones such as: childbirth, thyroid problems and menopause could cause depression. In the winter months people tend to be

Depression can not only affect thoughts and feelings but it can also affect how you act and your relationships with others. Some of the common symptoms of depression include: sadness, tiredness, trouble focusing or concentrating, anger, Irritability, loss of interest in pleasurable or fun activities, no energy, craving unhealthy foods,anxiety,isolation and poor performance at work or school. In major cases people may have suicidal thoughts or tendencies. Some people even display signs of psychotic incidents mania or changes in motor abilities. (Gabbey, 2014)Adolescent depression is a disorder that affects many teenagers. It leads to sadness, discouragement, and a loss of self-worth and lack of interest in their usual activities. Depression in teens is a growing issue that is very often missed in adolescents tan it is in adults, because of the prominence of fluctuating symptoms in teens. Depression in teens can be missed if, teens display symptoms such as eating disorders, behavioral problems, anxiety, substance abuse or decline in academic performance as these issues are common in teens. (Prof Anita Thapar, 2012)