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The language of helplessness: How we write about ourselves reveals symptoms of depression

People struggling with symptoms of depression are less likely to perceive themselves as active initiators of their activities, which is directly reflected in the way they express themselves.

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People struggling with symptoms of depression are less likely to perceive themselves as active initiators of their activities, which is directly reflected in the way they express themselves. Analyzing the way people construct sentences can provide an early warning, according to an international study on postpartum depression initiated by psychologists from SWPS University.

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