Susceptibility

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There are psychological circumstances which can make you vulnerable to depression. These can either be external or internal circumstances. The external circumstances can be from the past or the present but are often about psychological influences from your childhood. The internal circumstances stem from your behaviour, emotions, and thought pattern. If you have been affected by depression or if you want to do something about the circumstances so that you could reduce the risk of developing depression (and perhaps generally improve your health), psychotherapy can often help. The most effective psychological treatment method in severe depression is  Cognitive therapy, which is about analyzing and changing inappropriate thoughts and behaviours. Read more about external circumstances and internal causes in this section.