What are Risks & how to reduce (Precautions)
Certain personality traits, such as low self-esteem and being too dependent, self-critical or pessimistic. Traumatic or stressful events, such as physical or sexual abuse, the death or loss of a loved one, a difficult relationship, or financial problems.
- You can find ways to handle stress and improve your self-esteem.
- Take good care of yourself. Get enough sleep, eat well, and exercise regularly.
- Reach out to family and friends when times get hard.
- Get regular medical checkups, and see your provider if you don't feel right.
- Get help if you think you're depressed.
Prevention
- Social Integration
- Yoga
- Mindfulness
- Physical Exercise
Risk Factors for Depression
Internal factors
- Female sex,
- History of anxiety,
- Low self-esteem,
- Neuroticism
External factors
- Conduct disorder
- Substance use
Adverse life events
- Childhood sexual abuse
- Chronic medical conditions
- Disturbed family environment, History of divorce
- Lifetime trauma, Low educational status
- Low social support
- Parental loss
