[Aetiology of depressive disorders--the biopsychosocial model].

doi:10.1024/0040-5930/a000096

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[Aetiology of depressive disorders--the biopsychosocial model].

Therapeutische Umschau. Revue therapeutique - 1 Nov 2010

Cattapan-Ludewig Katja, Seifritz Erich

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The biopsychosocial model has been developed from general system theory and describes the interaction of body and mind. Unipolar depression has a complex pathogenesis which on an individual level presents in very diverse ways. The article focuses on biological factors such as heritability, changes in neurotransmitters, endocrinological factors and chronobiological patterns. The psychosocial factors include...

Topics

Depressive Disorder
Epigenesis, Genetic
Genotype
Humans
Life Change Events
Mind-Body Relations, Metaphysical
Models, Psychological
Serotonin Plasma Membrane Transport Proteins
Social Environment
Treatment Outcome

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PMID: 21043016
DOI: 10.1024/0040-5930/a000096

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