Discover 8 hidden depression risk factors most people miss. Learn warning signs, genetic influences, and lifestyle triggers that increase vulnerability.

Risk Factors for Depression. Medically reviewed by Timothy J. Legg, PhD, PsyD — Written by The Healthline Editorial Team — Updated on August 3, 2017. Overview .

Certain risk factors may also make you more likely to experience PPD. Still, postpartum depression can happen to anyone after ...

New research found seven lifestyle factors that may help reduce the risk of depression: alcohol intake, diet, physical activity, sleep, smoking, sedentary behavior, and social life. You don ...

At least 17 factors contribute to dementia, stroke and late-life depression, according to an extensive review published Wednesday in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry.

New genetic risk factors for depression have been identified across all major global populations for the first time, allowing scientists to predict risk of depression regardless of ethnicity.

8 Risk Factors for Antenatal Depression Across 173 trials, the pooled prevalence of antenatal depressive symptoms was 21%—but 15% for major depression (72 trials).

A new study from Mass General Brigham (MGB), which identified 17 shared risk factors all linked to stroke, dementia and late-life depression. Researchers and physicians weigh in.

Major depression has the highest risk of first developing between the ages of about 15 and 34. Now, there are many people who are older than that who have depression, but those are usually ...

The top three risk factors for antenatal depression are a history of depression, lack of social support, and experiences of violence, research suggests. The prevalence of depression during ...

Parenting and Infant Risk Factors . Having a colicky baby, which is a baby who cries constantly and can't easily be consoled, can increase your risk of postpartum depression.