Omar was kicked out of his parents' home when he was 16, eventually he was forced to leave school because he couldn't sleep properly at the shelter and was unable to concentrate. Over time he began to experience symptoms of depression. His doctor believes that the challenges of his life and lack of support were influencing his mental health. This would be an example of the social causation hypothesis.

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The social causation hypothesis suggests that social factors, such as poverty and lack of social support, can lead to the development of mental health problems. In Omar's case, his challenging life circumstances and lack of support likely contributed to his symptoms of depression.

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