226-With Depression It's All or Nothing (remix)
Giving Voice to Depression
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Depressed People Use Absolutist Words Like Always and Never
Mo conducted a data text analysis of online mental health forums, examining posts for more than 6,400 members. The research shows that depressed people use absolutist words like completely, always, never. Mo: As the severity of the illness increases, you get a corresponding increase in the rate of absolutism used in language.
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