Double trouble
stressful events are inherent to human existence. The death of a loved one, breaking up of an important relationship, losing a job, financial problems and loss of health or independence. All people undergoing such events are at a high risk of developing depression. While such events make life difficult, people find ways to get through such periods more often than not. But for some, such an event can lead to depression, a medical condition that can affect both mental and physical health, and it is not always easy to identify the cause. Depression has been linked to a whole range of physical ailments. A recently published study shows that chronic depression may lead to an increased risk of developing cancer.
Depression is more than a bout of "the blues'