Family history
Personality
Some people may be more at risk of depression because of their personality. Risk factors include:
tendency to worry a lot
low self-esteem
perfectionism
sensitivity to personal criticism
self-criticism and negativity.
Causes of depression
We don’t know exactly what causes depression. However, we do know there are a number of things linked to its development.
Depression usually develops because of a combination of life events, personal factors and changes in the brain. It doesn’t usually develop because of one issue or event.
