Risk and Protective Factors
Shown below are multiple risk and protective factors used in our various social media posts. These risk and protective factors are all associated with and contribute to depression and other mental health illnesses.
Risk Factors
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Traumatic events
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Unresolved grief
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Substance use
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Low self-esteem
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Negative environment
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Discrimination
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Lack of positive role models
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Poor nutrition
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Stress
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Financial problems
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physical/mental abuse
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Genetics
Protective Factors
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Social Connections
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Self-confidence/confidence
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Resilience/optimism
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Support from family & friends
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Good mental health (work towards good mental health)
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Hope (future, goals, present, etc)
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Sense of personal control
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Positive self-awareness & esteem
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Positivity (values, attitudes, beliefs, image)
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Positivity from yourself & others
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Success (work, school, etc)
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Safe environment/communities