Sometimes people think they have no one to turn to or they think no one cares, so unfortunately they turn to suicide. Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem. Depression can be caused by many things. It could be caused by a loss of a valued person, a crisis a broken heart, Or the person could have a terminal illness and they have no hope for getting better. Some people who are in a depression often don't know why.
Doctors now think it is a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Some studies of the cause of major depression remain unproved. Insomnia or increased sleep Angry, or trouble, of movement and thought. Loss of interest in normal activities Tired and lack of energy Feeling guilty all the time and feeling of worthlessness Not being able to think, concentrate, or they can not make decisions A lot of thoughts of death. There are a number of treatments today that people can use. Psychotherapy, Shock Therapy, and antidepressants are often used.