Can Depression Be Genetic

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that may cause depression are genetics (hereditary), trauma and high levels of stress, mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and substance abuse, postpartum depression (women may develop depression after the birth of the baby), serious medical conditions such as heart disease, cancer and HIV, use of certain medications, alcohol and drug abuse, individuals with low self-esteem, trauma and high levels of stress due to financial problems, breakup of a relationship or loss of a loved one.

Signs and symptoms of depression include feelings of sadness and loneliness, loss of interest in once found enjoyable activities, feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or excessive guilt, tiredness or loss of energy, sleeping too little or too much, loss of appetite, restlessness and easy annoyance.

The physician can diagnose depression based on the individual's detailed history and signs and symptoms. Many times a series of questions are asked to help screen / check for symptoms of ...

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