Does being bored cause depression?

No: It's helpful if you're bored to take a bread-do something fun, take a walk or maybe read a good book.

Stress: Feeling perpetually bored, dissatisfied, or unfulfilled can be stressful. If the stress is severe it can cause increased expression of pro-depression genes. Talk therapy can help people process why they are feeling bored and unfulfilled, and help them come to terms with decisions that need to be made for a more positive & purposeful life, and can help reduce depression before they get serious.