11.Trigger: Loneliness
Social support can help prevent or ease depression. But some kinds of social support may be better than others. A study of people in a retirement community found that those who stayed connected with friends living elsewhere had less depression. Support from within the community didn’t affect mood.
12.Health Hurdles
Any chronic or serious condition — such as Parkinson’s disease or a stroke — can lead to depression. A stroke can also affect the areas of the brain that control mood.
