Why modern people are becoming more and more depressed

The causes of depression in modern people are complex and varied, but here are a few major factors:

First, stress and anxiety. Modern society is highly competitive, fast-paced life, people face a variety of pressure and anxiety, such as work pressure, family pressure, economic pressure, social pressure and so on. Being in a state of high pressure for a long time easily triggers depression.

Second, social isolation. Modern society is highly informatized, people spend more time on virtual socializing and ignore real social activities. Social isolation can easily lead to emotional emptiness and loneliness, which can lead to depression.

Third, lack of exercise and unhealthy lifestyle. Lack of proper exercise and unhealthy lifestyle, such as unhealthy diet, lack of sleep, smoking and drinking, can easily lead to physical health problems, thus increasing the risk of depression.

Fourth, family problems and children's education. Modern families are generally characterized by problems such as strained parent-child relationships, family disputes, and increasing pressure on children's education, which can easily lead to depression among family members.

Fifth, genetic and biological factors. Some depressed people may have genetic and biological factors, such as neurotransmitter abnormalities, brain structure abnormalities.

In summary, the causes of depression in modern people are multiple, including stress and anxiety, social isolation, lack of exercise and unhealthy lifestyle, family problems and children's education problems, genetic and biological factors. In order to reduce the incidence of depression, we need to start from various aspects, such as enhancing socialization, maintaining a healthy lifestyle, positively coping with stress and anxiety, strengthening family relationship and children's education, and so on. For people with symptoms of depression, it is also very important to seek professional medical help in a timely manner.