Depression is not your fault or caused by something you did wrong. Many things can contribute to depression, including:
- Factors such as hormones or brain chemistry.
- Trauma like physical and sexual abuse or violence; rejection or neglect by loved ones; neglect; major changes in life; and ongoing high levels of stress.
- Genetics. Sometimes depression runs in families. Teens whose parents who have experienced depression are more likely to experience it themselves. (View Source)