Seligman's theory of depression called 'learned helplessness' states that depression is a result of aperson's perception that their attempts to escape painful or negative situations make no difference. As a consequence, they learn to become helpless and passive. They will endure aversive stimuli or environments even when escape is possible. So, yeah! long-term stress can result in depression.
Seligman's theory of depression called 'learned helplessness' states that depression is a result of a person's perception that their attempts to escape painful or negative situations make no difference. As a consequence, they learn to become helpless and passive. They will endure aversive stimuli or environments even when escape is possible. So, yeah! long-term stress can result in depression.