• depression

  • What causes depression?

    There are many causes of depression. Most times, it is a build-up of stress from reacting to the things that are happening to you. If this goes on for too long, it causes a chemical imbalance in the brain causing depression.

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    Factors which can heighten the risk of developing depression under periods of stress include:
    • Multiple demands on one’s time without sufficient moments to relax
    • Certain personality characteristics such as being anxious or easily worried, lack of self-esteem and confidence, or excessive perfectionism
    • Fragile biochemistry, either due to genetic factors or as a result of viral infections, medical illness or recent childbirth
    • Drinking excessive alcohol or excessive use of illicit substances e.g. marijuana.


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