In today's topic of discussion from the Mental Health Monday's segment will be on the root causes of depression. Depression is one of the leadeing causes of suicide. Through the darkness, despair and hopelessness is an underlying root that remain to be addressed. The root causes can stem from abuse, medications, death or loss, genetics (Biological), serious illness, or just simply having unrealistic expectations. Although the root cause can be a myriad of reasons, however, these are some of the more common factors.