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  The Underlying Causes of Depression: Uncovering the Roots of a Complex Condition Millions of people around the world suffer from the complicated illness of depression. Depression's signs are easily recognizable, but its root causes are less commonly understood. Here we'll look at how genetics, brain chemistry, environmental triggers, and life experiences can all play a role in the development of depression. An Overview of Depression Chronic sadness, a loss of hope, and a general disinterest in life are hallmarks of depression, a mood disorder. It alters your mood, your reasoning, and your behavior. The symptoms of depression can range from the occasional "blues" to a chronic, incapacitating illness, and vice versa.   In order to effectively treat depression, it is necessary to first understand the myriad of factors that can contribute to the condition. Here we'll look at what causes depression and how to avoid falling into that trap. Genetics and depre