Is Unipolar Major Depression Just Another Term for Life Stress?

No. Stressful life events help drive unipolar major depression, but depression is not just stress. The majority of individuals with early child abuse and traumatic adult experiences do not get unipolar major depression. On the other hand, much milder stressors can trigger unipolar major depression in people who have depressive genes. Although stress can help trigger depression, depression is much more than just a stress response.

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