Depression
Some studies suggest that chronic stress may be associated with depression and depressive episodes.
One study of 816 women with major depression discovered that the onset of depression was significantly associated with both acute and chronic stress
Another study found that high levels of stress were responsible for depression in adolescents. Also, a 2018 review showed the connection between depression and the experience of chronic or inescapable stress.
Besides stress, other potential causes of depression are:
- family history
- age
- environmental factors
- even certain medications and illnesses