lifestyle factors to watch for
- little or no physical exercise can increase the risk of depression
- a poor diet can lower your mood and the way you feel about yourself
- a lack of sleep is a symptom and cause of depression
- personal conflicts and relationship problems can trigger depression
- being over-committed at work makes it harder to enjoy things and balance out the stress
- alcohol and many recreational drugs are depressants, and can increase your risk of developing serious depression
