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depression

[dih-presh-uhn] / dɪˈprɛʃ ən /




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“I can’t take the depression of the Knicks losing,” said Lavan, a 74-year-old finance executive from New Jersey.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Oh Sun-hwa, a nurse who recommended the doll to Bang, said she had seen it significantly ease depression among seniors living alone.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Research also shows they may contribute to faster cognitive decline, a higher risk of depression, and an increased likelihood of falls.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

Both Mills and Saxbe stress that men should be paying attention to symptoms of low testosterone — such as depression and low libido — rather than trying to reach or maintain an ideal number.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“So? Who isn’t something? Is all of his depression dependent on what you do? I don’t ask you to do certain stuff to keep me mentally sound.”

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti




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