Depression

Causes

Several factors can reult in depression.

• Changes in brain chemistry are thought to be involved.
• Family history and genetic inheritance have been linked to depression.
• Stressful events in life, such as a serious loss, difficult relationship, job change or financial problem, can trigger an episode of depression.
• Medical illness can affect emotions and cause depression.
• Medications, including drugs used for heart conditions, cancer, hormone regulation and high blood pressure, are linked to episodes of depression.
• Drugs or alcohol or abuse of prescription medication can affect depression.