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What Causes Depression?
Depression can often be a difficult puzzle to solve. Current thinking maintains that a combination of genetics and environmental, psychological, and other factors are at the root of depression.
Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III, MD, MPH
Of all the medical breakthroughs that have occurred in recent years, one that continues to elude researchers involves the nature of depression. While we’ve come a long way in developing methods for treating depression with medicine and therapy, a fundamental question remains: What causes depression?