Depression in the Modern Age: Psychological, Social, and Biological Factors

Abstract

Depression has become one of the most prevalent mental health disorders in the modern world, affecting individuals across all ages, genders, and cultures. It is a multifactorial condition influenced by psychological, social, and biological determinants that interact in complex ways. The digital era—with its technological advances, social isolation, and cultural transformations—has reshaped how depression manifests and how it is understood. This paper examines the interplay of psychol...