Clinical Depression

Major Risk Factors:

Abuse

Substance Abuse

Certain medications

Genetics

Serious illnesses

Chemical imbalances- lower serotonin receptors due to a smaller hippocampus.

Causes

Treatment Options

There is no cure for depression.

Certain medications- Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft

Therapy is recommended

Psychoeducation

Distribution in population

Found among all age groups. Common among adolescents and the elderly.

It affects 6.7% of the worlds population