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depressive

[dih-pres-iv] / dɪˈprɛs ɪv /








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Roughly 15 percent of U.S. men aged 21 to 25 years reported experiencing a major depressive episode in 2024.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Participants either had a clinical diagnosis of depression or were experiencing depressive symptoms but did not have other co-existing conditions.

From Science Daily • Feb. 16, 2026

Spending less time in front of the television and more time on other activities could help prevent major depressive disorder, especially during middle age.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

The initiative, dubbed the Party Line project, is the brainchild of Matter Neuroscience, a mental health startup focused on researching the science behind happiness and creating tools to battle major depressive disorders.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 22, 2026

The added depressive effect of the organic phosphate may then be enough to precipitate acute symptoms.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson