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Does someone commonly die of natural causes from sadness or depression?

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Dr. Anthony Vertino answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Interesting question: It would be hard to prove a direct causation. Probably not natural causes. However major depression is a serious and persisting illness and has connections/correlations to poor outcomes with a variety of medical treatments. Giving up, hopelessness, prolonged grief, caregiver stresses all have a significant emotional influence on immune system function and resistance to illnesses.

Answered 11/27/2017

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