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Risk Factors

While there is no one single cause of mood disorders, researchers have identified a number of risk factors that may contribute to an individual to experiencing a mood disorder.

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  1. Depression Statistics
  2. Treatment for Depression
  3. Depression Across the Lifespan
  4. Types of Depression
  5. Risk Factors
  6. Depression Diagnosis

These risk factors include:

  • having a family member who lives with a mood disorder or other mental health condition,
  • having specific genetics or brain structure,
  • experiencing trauma or stressful life events,
  • and, excessive use of drugs or alcohol.
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