Perceived stress, risk factors and prognostic monitoring loci for the development of depression

This article examines stress and its potential role in the development of depression. By reviewing existing literature, the article explores the possible role of stress in diagnosing and monitoring depression and highlights the importance of managing personal stress in the treatment of depression. The article also discusses the many ways that stress and depression are connected, and suggests ideas for subsequent investigations. This includes developing more exact ways to measure biomarkers, exploring treatments that are not based on drugs, and looking at the effect that society has on depression.