Behind any type of depression there is always a complex interaction of different factors<\/strong>. As Cinthya Molina, one of the psychologists at SHA, 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