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Myth or Fact?


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Mickey,
 
Yes it can but largely depends on an individual' perception of the trauma, resources, support system and coping skills among other things.
 
 

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Does the degree of trauma affect the length of time of the depression episode?
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Myth or Fact?

Depression is natural.
 
Fact- According to Petersen, "Some people would say it is natural following certain traumatic/stressful events, such as the loss of a spouse or loved one (in fact, the loss of a spouse is the environmental stressor most often associated with the onset of an episode of severe depression
 
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