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Buy AumSum Merchandise: http://bit.ly/3srNDiG Website: https://www.aumsum.com In our life, all of us feel sad or depressed for some time. But that doesn t mean we have depression. Many doctors use a manual named Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders to diagnose depression. It has a list of symptoms which include sadness, worthlessness, hopelessness, changes in appetite, suicidal thoughts, sleep problems, etc. If we have five or more of these symptoms for at least two weeks, then doctors diagnose us with depression. The exact causes of depression are unknown, but studies suggest that people who have depression may have a smaller hippocampus, an area of the brain that regulates emotions. Moreover, genetics might also play a role. Studies have shown that a variation in the serotonin transporter gene makes us more prone to depression. Environmental factors such as coping with the death of our beloved ones, traumatic events, etc. can also cause depression. Also, don t forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel.