What are some of the factors that contribute to the onset of depression?

　　Although most people are due to excessive pressure in daily life and work, can not be released in time and lead to depression, but most people for this disease is not a special understanding, so it can not be effectively prevented, in order to avoid the re-emergence of this situation, we have today specifically invited the experts, for us to introduce the depression in detail.

　　 Causes of morbidity

　　So far, the etiology and pathogenesis of depression is not clear, there are no obvious signs and laboratory indicators of abnormality, summarized as the result of the interaction of biological, psychological and social (cultural) factors. It is also because the cause of depression is unknown, there are many hypotheses about it, the more commonly recognized etiological assumptions include:

　　 (1) Genetic factors:

　　A large sample of population genetic epidemiologic survey shows that the closer the blood relationship with the diseased person, the higher the probability of disease. The probability of first-degree relatives having the disease is much higher than that of other relatives, which is consistent with the general pattern of genetic diseases.

　　 (2) Biochemical factors:

　　Catecholamine hypothesis: mainly refers to the occurrence of depression may be related to the decrease in the concentration of neurotransmitters 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) in the synaptic gap of the brain; due to the fact that after the use of many antidepressants, such as selective 5-hydroxytryptamine reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) or selective 5-hydroxytryptamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), etc., though the brain synapse gap concentrations of these neurotransmitters rise quickly, but the antidepressant effect still generally takes about 2 weeks to take effect, thus the hypothesis of increased 5-HT and NE receptor sensitivity (hypersensitivity); and

　　 (3) Psycho-social factors:

　　Various major life events occurring suddenly, or persisting for a long time can cause intense or (and) persistent unpleasant emotional experiences, leading to depression.

　　 Patients should also pay attention to their diet

　　1, patients should choose high protein food in their diet: because protein amino acids are the raw materials for the body to make mood hormones, such as tryptophan can constitute dopamine and melatonin, bananas, dairy products, turkey meat, etc. are foods containing tryptophan.

　　2, patients in the diet should choose to have a certain fat food: ordinary excessive cholesterol is the risk factor of cardiovascular disease and stroke, but if the cholesterol concentration in the food is too low is also depression and chronic fatigue syndrome, or even one of the causes of mental anomalies. So depression patients can consume more fish oil, can improve depression and anxiety, vegetable oil contains a lot of propyl linoleic acid, effective in the treatment of depression.

　　3, patients in and into the diet can choose to rich in vitamins and minerals of food: let's say a certain age of women like effective to avoid the onset of menopausal depression, then it is best is in the young do not lack of vitamins and minerals intake. There is no harm in eating more bananas (a super source of vitamin B6), grapes (high in vitamin C), spinach (with folic acid needed by the body), pumpkin (rich in vitamin B6 and iron) and selenium rich source of chicken, seafood, whole grains and so on.

　　4, patients in the diet can choose polysaccharide food: like common whole grain rice, barley, wheat, oats, melons and high-fiber polysaccharide vegetables, fruits and so on. These foods by elevating a dopamine substance in the brain to relieve stress and improve mood. Many refined foods, however, are not suitable because they lack polysaccharides and are dominated by monosaccharides.

　　If the patient suffers from depression this kind of disease, in addition to actively cooperate with the doctor to choose the most effective treatment method, in daily life should also want to regulate their own diet ah, eat more high protein food, reduce the intake of fat and cholesterol, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, in order to supplement the body's vitamins and minerals, to speed up their own recovery speed.