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Question
State the factors which predispose an individual to depression.
Solution
The factors which predispose an individual to depression are as follow:
- Genetic makeup, or heredity
- Age: women are particularly at risk during young adulthood, while for men the risk is highest in early middle age.
- Gender also plays a great role in this differential risk addition. For example, women in comparison to men are more likely to report a depressive disorder.
- Negative life events and lack of social support.
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