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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

"Education is becoming less protective against loneliness, memory decline, and depressive symptoms," Infurna said.

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 2026

He said he also has since found solace in Reddit, where he said users shared their experiences with manic and depressive episodes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 26, 2026

It even attracted the young, depressive Franz Kafka, soon to be a great writer, now aimlessly wandering around Europe.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day