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What people think causes depression:
Weakness. Laziness.
An inability to “suck it up”.
What causes depression:
Trauma. Abuse. Neglect. Bullying.
Brain chemistry. Grief & loss.
Overworking. Excess stress. Genetic
factors. Lack of fulfillment. Lifestyle
factors. Perfectionism. Lack of social
support.
What ALSO causes depression:
The patriarchy. Racism. Capitalism.
Lack of a living wage. Societal
pressure. Body shaming. Lack of
mental health support. Gun violence.
Discrimination. Gender stereotypes.
Depression is not personal failure.
Depression is one potential
consequence of toxic social, cultural,
and political systems.