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depressive

[dih-pres-iv] / dɪˈprɛs ɪv /








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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

Earlier studies have shown that people diagnosed with major depressive disorder have lower levels of Reelin in their brains.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

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

From Science Daily • Feb. 1, 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