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depression

[dih-presh-uhn] / dɪˈprɛʃ ən /




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The author whose name is forever associated with the title of his 1973 book, “The Anxiety of Influence,” suffered from depression and was susceptible to other maladies.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

For comparison, the NNT for SSRIs, the most commonly prescribed antidepressants for moderate-to-severe depression, is around 7.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Research has shown that about one in three people with depression have elevated inflammatory markers in their blood, suggesting the immune system may play a role in driving symptoms for some patients.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Although the trial included only 30 participants with moderate-to-severe depression, the findings suggest the drug may help reduce depression severity, anxiety, and fatigue while improving quality of life.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

Anxiety, depression, insomnia, and feelings of isolation were common in the workers, as well as in the former populations of the towns surrounding the plant.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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