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depression

[dih-presh-uhn] / dɪˈprɛʃ ən /




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She said the depression caused by her son’s death led to her husband’s recent death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

That outcome can also threaten a household’s food security: Problem gambling is associated with psychological distress, anxiety and depression, the authors said, which could in turn impact a person’s job performance and earnings.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

But he was surprised by articles that said men could experience postpartum depression too.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Chwalinska struggled with depression for two years and took an indefinite break from tennis after losing in the first round of qualifying at Wimbledon in 2021.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Music can affect our heartbeat, blood pressure, and pulse rate, and reduce stress, anxiety and even depression.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin




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