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Please explain what are the main causes of depression?
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Depression causes: There are multiple possible causes of depression, and more than one may be present in the same person. These include: genetics; certain medications (such as anti-hypertensives); trauma/abuse; death or loss; serious illness; substance abuse; personal conflicts with others; major events like moving or graduation, etc.
Answered 12/24/2013
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