This job examines how depression is often referred to as being endogenous (biological) or reactive (psychological) in origin. It also discusses treatments for depression and how they take biological forms (anti-depressant medication or electroconvulsive therapy) or psychological forms (various types of psychotherapy). The job offers a personal response to the topic.
Various origins of depression are noted, especially biological and environmental. SSRI’s or Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors are also mentioned. MAOI’s or Monoamine Oxidase Inhibitors are also named.