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Depression is not a normal stage in the aging process, but can be triggered by events in life that come with more or less responsibilities as we age. For example, a young adult trying to juggle expectations from family, friends, and society while planning for the future may struggle with depression. Marriage or partnership, careers, relocation, financial responsibilities, independence and family planning are all big factors in increasing stress as adults, and housing and interpersonal relationships continue to weigh on older adults as they continue to age and children and friends move away or even pass on. There are many triggers that might cause people to feel sad, overwhelmed and afraid. This is why I stress that therapy isn't just for the mentally ill!