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depressive

[dih-pres-iv] / dɪˈprɛs ɪv /








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For example, some results suggested that vitamin D might help reduce depressive symptoms in teens, but the findings were not consistent.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

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

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

"I'll be depressive soon enough, but while you eat your candy just allow me to chew the rag; there's a kind of substance in it."

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison