Originally Posted by Agaricus bisporus
Depression is always caused by some external factor/s and it is only by removing them or modifying our attitude towards them that the depression can be solved.
Please! This is completely untrue. Endogenous depression is a very real illness that can vary in severity from the mild to the catastrophic. There are various classifications and types which respond to patient-tailored drug therapy. Psychotherapy/group therapy may help in addition. It does not respond to exercise, "Dr" Bayliss to the contrary. Serious untreated endogenous depression can lead to loss of job, loss of partner, addiction and suicide. Response to treatment varies from good to fair.
Exogenous depression (which you are talking about) is a different matter.
"I really wonder at a doctor's attitude if they prescribe first and do nothing to identify or sort out the stressors. Its a bit like giving a walking stick to a patient with a broken leg and telling them to get better soon!"
I quite agree.