Mental Health Causes

Mental Health Causes

The causes of mental health problems vary between genetic and environmental influences. Some causes for depression include:

Biochemical - Evidence shows that the brains of people with depression are physically changed. Brain chemicals called neurotransmitters, linked to mood, and hormonal imbalances could also play a role in depression.

Genetics - No matter what kind of mental disorder you’re talking about, the condition is quite possibly being handed down genetically from relatives.

Environmental - Your environment is also a possible culprit. Environmental causes include the loss of a loved one, financial problems and stress at work.

Risk Factors

• A genetic predisposition to a mental health disorder
• Stressful life events
• Illicit drug abuse
• Side effects of prescription or over-the-counter drugs
• Chronic alcohol consumption
• Poverty
• Post-pregnancy (postpartum depression)