Risk factors include being involved in stressful life situations, traumatic experiences (such as being in the military or being assaulted) and alcohol and recreational drug use. Stressful life situations, for example losing a job, are considered a risk factor because they can create negative thoughts about oneself and one's abilities in this area, which can lead to the development of anxiety or depression. Traumatic experiences such as being assaulted or having previously served in the military are considered a risk factor for developing a mental health problem due to the harsh emotions felt when remembering these experiences or having flashbacks, which can causing the individual to develop depression with a constant feeling. of negativity. Recreational drug and alcohol use is a risk factor because of the extreme highs and lows that drugs, whether depressant or stimulant, cause. Constant consumption of a depressant medication leads to depression and anxiety, as the breakdowns become too extreme to cope with.