Behind any type of depression there is always a complex interaction of different factors<\/strong>. As Cinthya Molina, one of the psychologists at SHA Wellness Clinic, tells us, \u2018It is the sum of all of them that causes the depressive disorder. On the one hand, there are biological<\/strong> factors, ranging from genetic predisposition<\/strong> to alterations in serotonin or dopamine reuptake mechanisms, hormonal changes<\/strong> (such as postpartum depression), or suffering from an illness. On the other hand, there are psychosocial<\/strong> factors, which refer to the traumatic experiences<\/strong> we face in our lives: the loss of a loved one, dismissal from a job, separation, or physical abuse. Here, it is important to understand that negative emotions<\/strong>, such as sadness, grief, fear, or frustration, are part of life and that we must learn to manage them<\/strong>. Finally, there are personality traits.\u2019<\/p>\n A diet based on ultra-processed foods rich in sugars, a sedentary lifestyle, poor sleep hygiene<\/strong>, poor management of stress and emotions, or the consumption of drugs and alcohol<\/strong> are all declared enemies of mental health. \u2018Digestive health and mental health are closely linked. It has been shown that gut microbiota<\/strong> are associated with mood and influence both brain chemistry<\/strong> as well as our behaviour. Not surprisingly, 90% of serotonin<\/strong>, the so-called happiness hormone, is produced in the digestive tract<\/strong>. That’s why a healthy diet<\/strong>, with a focus on seasonal fruit and vegetables, whole grains, vegetable fats, legumes, seeds, and nuts, is a natural way<\/strong> of both preventing depression and overcoming it,\u2019 says Cinthya.<\/p>\n