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depressive

[dih-pres-iv] / dɪˈprɛs ɪv /








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"Each day, every month, I am having those depressive thoughts, I am having those anxieties around everything", she explained.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

The resolution cited research indicating that children aged 8 to 11 who exceed screen-time guidelines are at higher risk for obesity and depressive symptoms and have scored lower on cognitive assessments.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

She’s done extensive research showing that food insecurity is strongly associated with major maternal depressive symptoms; she points to research focused on the association between food insecurity and suicidal ideation and attempts in teenagers.

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

Feeling motivated and focused also boosted sharpness, while depressive moods were linked to lower levels.

From Science Daily • Apr. 15, 2026

And two of those days were for a depressive episode after a fall in Bowdle, South Dakota, essentially the halfway point.

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




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