depressive
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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
Spending less time in front of the television and more time on other activities could help prevent major depressive disorder, especially during middle age.
From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 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
The added depressive effect of the organic phosphate may then be enough to precipitate acute symptoms.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
