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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 that 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

Genetic factors in depression

Gender

  • Being female

Depression in women Depression in men

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.

{{Main|Depression in the elderly]]

Physical illness

  • Cancer
  • Stroke
  • Diabetes
  • Heart disease

{{Main|Depression and physical illness]]

Psychological factors

  • Low self-esteem


Behavioural factors

  • Excess weight
  • Alcohol misuse
  • Tobacco use
  • Quitting smoking

See also

Causes of depression

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Biological factors in depression
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Depression theory
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Depression in clinical settings
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Assessing depression
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