Concept
What causes depressive disorders?
Health Education Health 100 Version 3 / The Causes of Depression
"Depression probably results from an interaction of biological, genetic, environmental, and social factors rather than one simple cause. Family history, abnormal endocrine function, stress, smoking, loss, relationship breakups, attention or learning disorders, abuse, neglect, and trauma can increase risk. Scientists now view depression as involving a complex interplay of factors rather than only low neurotransmitter levels."
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