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Main article: Clinical depression

In this section we will concentrate on the theoretical approaches used in thinking about depression. For specific evidence as to the causes of depression see

Main article: Causes of depression

Approaches to depression

Depression is a complex condition and has attracted the attention of a large number of theorists who have approached the condition from a number of points of view

Psychological theories of depression

Depression - Behavioral theories
Depression: Cognitive perspective
Depression - Evolutionary perspective
Depression - Feminist perspective
Depression: Interpersonal perspective
Depression: Personality perspective
Depression: Psychodynamic perspective

Social theories in depression

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: Recent life event and depression

Environmental factors

Bibliography

Key texts – Books

Additional material – Books

Key texts – Papers

Akiskal, H.S. and McKinney, W.T. (1973) Depressive disorders: toward a unified hypothesis, Science 182: 20-9.

Additional material - Papers

External links

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