Objectives

At the end of this section you will be able to:

• describe the multifactorial origin of depressive disorders.

• list/define the risk factors for depression.

• describe the influence of the following on the development of depression:

  • female physiology

  • menopause

  • psychological theories

  • poverty/low income status

  • sexual discrimination

  • gendered violence (childhood, domestic, sexual abuse)

  • domestic gender roles

  • substance abuse

  • culture