Causes of Depression - Biological, Psychological, and Environmental Influences

This presentation on the Causes of Depression delves into the complex factors contributing to this prevalent mental health condition. It examines the interplay between biological, psychological, and environmental influences that can trigger depressive episodes. Key biological factors include genetic predisposition, neurotransmitter imbalances, and hormonal changes. Psychological factors encompass personality traits, coping styles, and past trauma, while environmental influences may involve significant life events, chronic stress, and social isolation. Understanding these causes is crucial for developing effective prevention and treatment strategies. This presentation aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the multifaceted nature of depression, promoting awareness and encouraging discussions around mental health.

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Causes ofCauses of
DepressionDepression

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What is DepressionWhat is Depression

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Congenital or idiopathic
Genetic
Chronic/Acute illness
Heavy metal poisoning
Prolonged poverty
Psychodynamic Conflict
Academic stress
Hormone imbalance
Sleep disturbance
Situational anxiety
Nutritional
deficiencies
Workplace stress
Trauma
What are theWhat are the
Causes of DepressionCauses of Depression
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Congenital or IdiopathicCongenital or Idiopathic
Causes of DepressionCauses of Depression

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GeneticGenetic
Causes of DepressionCauses of Depression

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DevelopmentalDevelopmental
Causes of DepressionCauses of Depression

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Chronic/Acute Illness as aChronic/Acute Illness as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Heavy Metal Poisoning as aHeavy Metal Poisoning as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Prolonged Poverty as aProlonged Poverty as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Psychodynamic Conflict as aPsychodynamic Conflict as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Academic Stress as aAcademic Stress as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Hormone Imbalance as aHormone Imbalance as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Sleep Disturbance as aSleep Disturbance as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Situational Anxiety as aSituational Anxiety as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Vitamin D deficiency
Vitamin B12 deficiency
Vitamin B9 (Folate) deficiency
Iron deficiency
Magnesium deficiency
Omega-3 Fatty Acids deficiency
Zinc deficiency
Selenium deficiency
Iodine deficiency
Vitamin B6 deficiency
Nutritional Deficiencies as aNutritional Deficiencies as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Workplace Stress as aWorkplace Stress as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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Trauma as aTrauma as a
Cause of DepressionCause of Depression

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How to Get Treatment forHow to Get Treatment for
DepressionDepression
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