An examination of history has brought with it a record of maltreatment, misunderstandings and horror stories in the study, research and treatment of abnormal behavior. From early cultural groupings to the modern era, those with debilitating mental illnesses have been shunned and mistreated under the guise of science and research for the betterment of humankind. How could this have occurred? What are the possible causes that led to this maltreatment in the first place?

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What is the cause of depression? Some would argue that depression is caused by biological means – that it is the result of genetic inheritance. Depression, however, lies in the domain of behaviorism and thought processing. Depression is primarily caused by behavioral-cognitive means with the environment having a substantial impact on the cognitive processes that determine our outlook.

Environmental and situational factors act as stressors causing anxiety in individuals. Those unable to regulate these emotions begin ...