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What causes depression?
Depression is extreme sadness or emptiness that is caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain. While there is still a lot to learn about depression, certain aspects in your life can trigger depression.
Heredity. You are three times more likely to suffer from depression if one of your parents did.
Stressful factors such as the breakup of a marriage or relationship, death of a loved one, financial insecurities or the loss of employment.
Hormonal changes associated with pregnancy or menopause.
Low self-esteem, pessimism and a sense of feeling overwhelmed.
Alcohol or other drug abuse.
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