What level of social integration did you experience before, during, and after the depressive episode?
Exogenous depressions are related to the experience of stressful life events. Both Lewinsohn’s and Seligman’s theories assume that negative events play a role in the development of depression, and research supports this idea. However, the availability and quality of social support can provide a buffer against depression. Support appears to have two key aspects: intimacy … Read more