Depression can be as harmful as physical diseases. Studies showed that in middle aged Germen men, heart diseases are just as prevalent in men with depression as in men with other heart related physical diseases.
It seems the heart and mind are even more connected than we imagined. More, larger studies are needed to see the effects of treating depression for heart related illnesses before a true evaluation can be made regarding depression as a risk factor.
Depression May Be As Bad For The Heart As Obesity