Over 11 million people are diagnosed with clinical depression every year. Depression is an illness that involves physical, mental and emotional symptoms. It is a medical illness which causes changes in mood, behavior and feelings. This illness can interfere with work, personal relationships and home life.
Depression can last for months or even years if left untreated.
While there is no single factor that has been found to cause depression there are several indicators that may help explain why depression is developed. Genetic predisposition - If someone in your family experiences clinical depression it may increase your chances of developing clinical depression. Life events - Depression may be a reaction to losses, disappointment when effective coping skills are not possessed. Medical illness - Your body chemistry can trigger the onset of depression due to changes. Treatment of Depression Depression can be treated.