What are the top 3 causes of depression? Find out through this post.

Depression is a serious and common condition that can affect anyone, at any age. It's one of the most common psychiatric disorders particularly in the U.S., affecting 15 million adults and over 6 million children yearly. Nearly half of all Americans experience depression at some point during their lifetime! 

Depression is characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness or hopelessness, which interferes with daily life and may cause significant distress or impairment in functioning. The symptoms are similar to those of other mental illnesses such as anxiety or bipolar disorder: an intense feeling of sadness without any apparent reason. Here are the top 3 causes of depression:

Genetics may be the biggest cause of depression.
This includes genetic risk factors for depression, such as:
• Family history of mental health problems (such as bipolar disorder)
• History of abuse or trauma in childhood
If you have one or more of these genetic risk factors, then it's likely that your future risk of developing depression will also increase. However, there are other ways that genetics can play a role in causing anxiety and other mental health disorders like schizophrenia or OCD as well.

Abuse is defined as physical, emotional, or sexual maltreatment of a person. Abuse can occur in relationships of all kinds and isn't limited to one person. It can happen within families or partners. Abuses may be in the form of verbal threats and intimidation; they may also include physical violence such as slapping someone across the face or pushing them down onto the ground repeatedly (called "battering"). 

Abuse doesn't have to be intentional; sometimes people are so ashamed of what they've done that they don't realize how serious it is until much later when there's no way back anymore—and by then it's too late! 

If you're being abused by someone else: Get help immediately! Call 911 if necessary because this could be considered an emergency where your safety should come first over everything else including trying not to hurt yourself anymore.

Depression can be a symptom of a medical condition. It is also often a side effect of medications, especially when taken for long periods. Some people experience depression as part of the symptoms of chronic health conditions, such as diabetes or high blood pressure (hypertension). 

There are many causes of depression, including:
• Genetics - Major depression tends to run in families, which suggests that it’s partly genetic.
• Brain chemistry - How your brain processes serotonin and other chemicals may play a role in depression.

conclusion

Depression is a serious type of mental illness. It can be hard to aid and often requires a combination of treatments. If you are experiencing symptoms of depression, it is best to get help from your doctor as soon as possible.

Planning to seek professional help? Check out this article about finding the right psychiatrist for you or learn more about mental health here.