clinical depression
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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman’s hospitalization for clinical depression in 2023 was disclosed relatively early and covered extensively, with a focus on transparency and recovery.
From Salon ● Jul. 2, 2026
The goal is to determine whether these attention patterns contribute to a higher likelihood of developing clinical depression later in life.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 17, 2026
Los Angeles and Tucson, Ariz. Despite many close friendships, especially with women, he was at heart a loner, conditioned, possibly, by clinical depression, for which he sought electroshock therapy even though it addled his brain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 30, 2026
We’ve done studies with people who have been diagnosed with clinical depression, and we weren’t actually sure if the nature walk would be as beneficial to them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2025
He was a moody, complicated man, possibly suffering from some degree of clinical depression, who found himself in possession of musical talents even he couldn’t quite come to terms with.
From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall
