causes of depression? (Answers: 8) (Comments: 0)

How do the functions of the neurotansmitters norepinephrine, serotonin, dopamine, and acetyl choline relate to depression? How do they cause or contribute to the illness? LOL... im am not writing a paper. I was just wondering if anyone out there had some expertise in this area and could give me a little more info because i am a psych student. and those "$50 words" are chemicals in the brain called neurotransmitters. we all have them.

Causes of depression? ? (Answers: 4) (Comments: 0)

What are the leading causes of depression and anxiety in women today? (Answers: 4) (Comments: 0)

Females suffer from anxiety and depression at twice the rate of men. In fact, mental disorders such as anxiety and depression are the leading cause of disability for women. What are the leading causes of anxiety and depression in women? Please provide as credible sources as possible. Thankyou. Great answers so far!

What are some medical causes of depression and panic attacks? (Answers: 3) (Comments: 0)

I'm not asking for the antidepressant run through that talks about a chemical imbalance in the brain, but what are some non-psychological disorders/illnesses that would cause depression and panic attacks? As in, what are some alternative diagnosis? eg. thyroid problems

What are major causes of depression to most people? (Answers: 3) (Comments: 0)

I say frequent moving, changing jobs ect. What do you guys think about moving to different locations and changing jobs every 3 months. Would that make an average person depressed? LOL. I'm a travel nurse and my assignments are 13wks in length. I tried it just to get out of where I live to see new things. It's beginning to become stressful though. I have to worry about finding a job every 3 mths and If I like the place and want to stay sometimes I can't.

What causes the chemical imbalances that lead to depression? (Answers: 4) (Comments: 0)

The medical fraternity often claims that a major cause of depression is chemical imbalance. However, there is seldom any discussion about what causes the chemical imbalance. I would like to learn what this may be. I have my own thoughts but would like to hear from others about probable causes.

What are some major causes of depression? (Answers: 6) (Comments: 0)

i dont hav depression, i was just curious.

What are symptoms/causes of depression? (Answers: 5) (Comments: 0)

What i really want to know, is what can bring on depression, and what sort of symptoms are there?