Things that raise students risk for depression.

There is no single cause of depression. But certain things can raise students risk for depression:

-Genetics (family history)
-chemical imbalance
-hormonal factors
-stress
-medical illness
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What causes depression?

Genetics (family history) – If a student has a family history of depression, he or she may be more at risk of developing it. However, depression may also occur in student who don't have a family history of depression.

Chemical imbalance – The brains of people with depression look different than those who don't have depression. Also, the parts of the brain that manage your mood, thoughts, sleep, appetite, and behavior don't have the right balance of chemicals.

Hormonal factors – Menstrual cycle changes, sickness, failures, and mental illness  may all cause a student to develop depression.

Stress – Stressful life events such as trauma, loss of a loved one, a bad relationship, work responsibilities, caring for children and aging parents, abuse, and poverty may trigger depression in some people.

Medical illness – Dealing with serious medical illnesses like stroke, heart attack, or cancer can lead to depression.