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Risk factors increase the likelihood of getting depression, but does not mean you will get it. Conversely,the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard against getting depression. These factors do not seem to be neccessarily a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way
Factors thatr have been implicated are
Recent life event - Job loss, financial difficulties, long periods of unemployment, the loss of a spouse or other family member, divorce or the end of a committed relationship, or other traumatic events may trigger depression. Long-term stress at home, work, or school can also be involved.
- Main article: Clinical depression and life events
Family history
Family history of mood disorders Family history of depression Family history of bipolar disorder
Gender Being female
Marital situation- Women who are unhappily married, divorced, or separated, have higher rates of clinical depression. The rates are lower for those who are happily married
Age- Inital onset of clinical depression usually occurs between the ages of 20 and 50, however people over the age of 65 may be especially vulnerable.
Physical illness
Cancer
Stroke
Diabetes
Heart disease
Psychological factors Low self-esteem
Behavioural factors
Excess weight
Alcohol misuse
Tobacco use
Quitting smoking