Susceptibility

There are psychological circumstances which can make you vulnerable to depression. These can either be external or internal circumstances.

The external circumstances can be from the past or the present but are often related to psychological experiences and influences from your childhood.

The internal circumstances stem from your personality and thought patterns.

Psychotherapy can help deal with the psychological impact of a depressive episode. Cognitive Behavior Therapy is a form of psychotherapy which focuses on analyzing and changing inappropriate thoughts and behaviour.

Read more about external circumstances and internal causes in this section.