Often used to treat post-traumatic stress. Little scientific support. Furthermore, nondepressed people with such pessimistic explanatory styles are 4 to 8 times more likely to develop depresion than those with optimistic explanatory styles. Think about the possible reasons for this notification. Write down what you think is the single most important cause.
Depressed moods cause negative thinking.
Depression has negative influences on others. Negative thinking can also cause depressed moods. This, in turn, will prevent depression. The rise in individualism in society has increased depression. Individual goals can only bring limited satisfaction.