Psychological, Socio Environmental And Biological Factors

These are loss of self-esteem, loss of a spouse or loved one, or purpose in life. Everyday a person is exposed to various negative effects, although not everybody gets depressed. The explanation for this could be presence of support. This assumption is supported by Merry (2007) and Patel (2007) that major depressive disorder is predominantly developed in the absence of support (quoted in Arean and Ayalon 2010). Another explanation can be presence of other factors affecting on major depression development: socioeconomic, genetic and biological

It appears that psychological, social, and biological factors will all play a role into the various degrees that cause depression. Many theorists believe that the depression

Unfortunately the exact causes for major depressive disorder is not known yet, but a variety of

Psychodynamic theorists believe that depression stems from dependence and loss. This idea is associated with the idea of losing a loved one like a parent or grandparent. This theory concludes that some people will regress into the oral stage of life and project the feelings they have while mourning on to themselves and become depressed. Most get over these feelings but some continue to get worse. Other ideas associated with this are imagined loss like one loses a job they have held for many years. In this fashion one unconsciously connects the loss of their job as equal to the loss of a

Low socioeconomic status is often associated with higher prevalence of depression. Depressive disorders which develop in socioeconomically tight situations have lower rates of remission and higher risks of becoming chronic, hence increasing prevalence (Bramesfeld, Platt & Schwartz, 2006). Mental health problems like depression and anxiety have a higher prevalence in

Major depression is a commonly diagnosed psychological disorder affecting individuals’ ability to feel happiness and peace of mind. Those who suffer experience negative emotions, lack of motivation, changes in behaviour and dysfunctional cognitive symptoms. Depression is classified by the Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders Fifth Edition (DSM-5) as five of more of the listed symptoms present persistently over the same two weeks. One of these symptoms must be depressed mood or loss of interest in previously pleasurable activities. Depression causes disruption to typical daily life such as inability to maintain friendships and jobs. Other symptoms outlined by the DSM-5 include; insomnia, fatigue and recurrent thoughts of death. There is much debate over what exactly causes depression. Biological explanations question hereditary and neurotransmitter factors. While psychological theories include the cognitive ideas of Beck’s negative triad and hopelessness theory. This essay will focus on the ways in which psychological and biological explanations contrast and how their theories can overlap to better understand depression.

Major depression can also be the cause of other health issues. Chronic diseases such as cancer and HIV/aids can cause depression. Postpartum depression occurs in pregnancy and is due to hormonal change in the body. Drug abuse at early age can also cause depression in the later life (Schatzberg, 2002).

Personal relationships as well as other environmental factors have a major impact on the chances a person has of developing depression and being a major cause of the unfortunate disorder. In 1917 , Sigmund Freud proposed an approach to depression stating that depression was based on mourning (Desmet). A person, according to Freud, has positive as well as negative feelings towards people they love. When they become separated from the person they love by either death or separation, the feelings of negativity they felt for the person they loved turn to themselves. After the mourning period has ended, the person should return to their normal state. Some, however, fail to reach the end of the mourning period and experience a state of melancholy for months or even years. Major life changing events can occur at any age and have different effects on individuals. How someone deals with pain or heartbreak is their decision, but failing to overcome the obstacles and struggles leads to depression. The environment a person lives in and the environment they were raised it has an enormous impact on how stress will affect

Biological, psychological, and sociocultural viewpoints have been developed in an attempt to explain schizophrenia. All three viewpoints point out various factors that may contribute to the development of the disorder.

The cause of Clinical depression has long been a mystery to physicians and researchers. Many different theories have been proposed, but no conclusive evidence has been put forth. However, most of what we know about depression stems from the results of certain drugs which have been successful in treating the clinically depressed. These anti--depressants have led to the assumption that depression is most likely due to a chemical imbalance (of neurotransmitters) which somehow leads to the symptoms of depression. To try and write a paper on all the theories of depression would be endless, as would be a study on all the different types of

People who suffer from depression may experience learned helplessness, which is a behavioral view. This can be when someone has so much stress that they cannot handle, they stop trying to handle it. When they can no longer handle their stress, they become helpless, which will lead to hopelessness. The cognitive theory is more about the thought process and what one may believe when he or she is suffering from depression. People who are depressed may think that they are worthless if they fail a test, or if they do not make all As for a semester. People who constantly think about negative experiences may develop depression, but also other disorders. Another sign of depression is when someone is always trying to figure out what caused something else to happen. One may say it is their fault the assignment was turned in late and because of that he or she will now fail the class. He or she looks at something happening because of something negative. When someone looks at life in a negative way he or she has a pessimistic view on life; however, having an optimistic view is the opposite. People with the optimistic view may say the professor will give out more than just that assignment and they can make it up.

Another factor to consider when treating patients with depression is their family background and economic status. There is a big debate weather a family from low income status might be more prone to depression. Compared to wealthy families, those exposed to economic stressors might be at bigger risk. Socioeconomic status to depression have been examined, such as exposure to stressful life events, financial strain, parenting behaviours, family structure, social networks, victimization, neighborhood disorder and psychosocial coping resources (Mossakowski, 2013).

Depression can be caused by a death in the family, death of a friend, or if they were recently broken up with. Depression in teens is harder to detect because their moods are usual in a normal teen’s life. Most teens with depression have an obsession with death, such as suicidal thoughts or

     Psychological theories of depression focus on the way people think and behave. Some theories emphasize the role irrational though processes. It states that depresses people tend to view themselves, their environment, and the future in a negative light because of errors in thinking. These errors include focusing on the negative aspects of any situation misinterpreting facts in negative ways, and blaming themselves for any misfortune. In another view it is said that people with “depressive” personality traits appear to be more vulnerable than others to actual depression. Examples of depressive personality traits include gloominess, pessimism, introversion, self-criticism, deep feelings of inadequacy, and excessive brooding and worrying. People who regularly behave in dependent, hostile, and impulsive ways appear at greater risk for depression. Psychologists also believe that stressful experiences can trigger depression in people who are predisposed to the illness.

Living in a 21st century, aside from different assets of innovative advancement, also infers severe challenge. Among them, climate change, AIDS, war crimes, nuclear weapons and poverty and so one and such issue that represents a significant risk to the modern world is depression. Depression has turned out to be most epidemic illness, which is formed by various factors of current world’s lifestyle. Depression is the second-leading reason of death among young people aged between 15 and 29, totaled to 800,000 suicide every year. However, The estimation of human misery cannot be approximated. Depression is major psychological problems, affecting any group of people. The estimation of human misery cannot be approximated. Depression comprises a body and thoughts that bring unshakeable self-disgust, anxious, despair and empty mood. Serious depression can dismantle family as well as demoralize which is vulnerable to a mental imbalance of a depressed person. The consequences of depression are complex and vary. However, it affects the health, relationship, and social life of a person.