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Posted on: 03/17/2003
Question
What are some things that can cause depression that has to do with life events only? (For example, moving away from your home.)
Answer
Depression can be caused by many things (physical, emotional, and life events), but usually it is short term. Our site has a page about depression: http://www.pamf.org/teen/life/depression/TeenDepression.html and there crisis lines if you feel depressed for mre than two weeks. The morst important thing is that you find an adult you trust and talk with them about your feelings.
Answered By:
Nancy Brown, Ph.D.
Nancy Brown, Ph.D.