Question

Define and describe the two types of depression. What are the causes of depression? Be sure to cover all appropriate genetic, hormonal, and environmental causes. please write 400-500 words thank you

Answer 1

Depression is a state of mind where an individual feels sad and very low. HE losses his selfworth and also the worth of his life. This can lead to various problems both mentally and physically in an individual. It is also a mood diorder where the individual also haves problems in performing the daily activities of their life.

The two major types of depression are as follows:

1. Major depressive disorder: This type of depression is very severe. In this form of depression the person who is diagnosed with it losses his hope and his self worth and is sad. This characters hard to disappear on its own. The symptoms are difficulty in sleeping, changes in body weight, feeling depressed majority part of the day, fatigue, less concentration, suicidal thoughts, etc. If a person experiences more than 5 symptoms mentioned above for 2weeks or more than that that he is diagnosed with major depressive disorder.
2. Persistent depressive disorder: This not a severe form of depression. The symptoms are lack of interest in daily tasks, less resourceful, less hope, lack of self esteem. If a person is having this symptoms then for minimum 2 years then he is diagnosed with persistent depressive disorder.

There are many causes of depression are as follows:

1. Genetic factors: If depression runs in the family then a person has a chances of depression. Its like different genes leads to the effect of depression in a person.

1. Hormonal factors: The production of the hormones and their functions can cause depression. Hormonal changes that leads to thyroid, puberty, menopause can also lead to depression.

1. Lifestyle factors: Some lifestyle activities which has a negative impact on the lifestyle like poor sleep cycle, having high amount of caffeine, substance abuse, etc can also lead to depression.

1. Environmental factors: Some of the environmental causes of depression are- i) demotivating environment: if the people with whom we are surrounding ourselves are not supportive or demotivating a person continuously this can lead to depression. Ii) Low socio-economic status: When a person feels like he does not match up with the socio economic status as per as the society then he may feel sad and may have difficulties emotional which leads to depression. Iii) Unhealthy socialization: This can be also the factor of depression. When a person has a unhealthy peer group then he or she may be depressed due to improper socialization or having a bad influence by them.