REACTIVE DEPRESSION
Dr Jack Gebart-Eaglemont, 
MA (Psychology)  PhD (Psychology)
Reactive Depression  aetiologically differs from the other depressive phenomena , such as Major Depression. Reactive Depression is caused entirely by environmental factors (stress, protracted duress, psychosocial factors, traumatic experiences), whereas other depression-related   units are caused by endogenous factors, mainly neurohormonal  imbalance (although stressors usually also contribute to the onset) .

This fact has important implications for treatment approaches: Reactive Depression is resistant to any psychopharmacological treatments for the above mentioned reason. Therefore the proper treatment should be based on socio-psychological  approach (reduction or elimination of  stress factors from  the life or from the environment of the affected individuals).

Reactive Depression frequently follows Stress Breakdown, and may be considered a chronic development, following the acute phase of  stress breakdown.
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