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3 Depression Risk Factors and 5 Ways to Get Happier Without Drugs

Mental health disorders are now a leading cause of disability worldwide, and three main risk factors that occur in early childhood are huge influences on mental health later, MedicalXPress reports. Exposure to early-life stresses such as illness; parents’ separation or death; and adverse family circumstances all play a part. While the medical profession most often resorts to medication to address feelings of depression, the good news is there are uplifting ways to get...