Depressogenic
Depressogenic
Depressogenic (pronunciation: /dɪˌprɛsəˈdʒɛnɪk/) is a term used in psychology and psychiatry to describe factors or conditions that lead to the development of depression.
Etymology
The term "depressogenic" is derived from the Latin word "depressus," meaning "pressed down," and the Greek word "genos," meaning "birth" or "origin." It refers to the origin or cause of a depressed state.
Definition
Depressogenic factors can be biological, such as genetic predisposition, or environmental, such as stressful life events. These factors can interact in complex ways to increase an individual's vulnerability to depression. Depressogenic factors are often studied in the context of cognitive theories of depression, which suggest that certain patterns of thinking can make individuals more susceptible to depression.
Related Terms
- Depression: A common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think and how you act.
- Cognitive theories of depression: Theories that suggest that people's thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions influence their emotions and behavior, and that maladaptive thinking can lead to depression.
- Psychiatry: The branch of medicine focused on the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mental, emotional and behavioral disorders.
- Psychology: The scientific study of the human mind and its functions, especially those affecting behavior in a given context.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Depressogenic
- Wikipedia's article - Depressogenic
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