He grew up during 'the (Great) Depression'. [=the 1930s, when the U.S. and many other countries were in a very bad depression]
After several years of an economic boom, it looks as though we may be heading toward a 'depression'.
Many people suffer from clinical 'depression' for years before being diagnosed.
(..) You know what they do in there? Did you see Cuck oo's Nest? They put those electrodes in your head. It's not really a mental institution. It's more like a depression clinic. She went out to Woodhaven and checked herself in. I'm sick over this. - Who told you this? - Her roommate. I've driven women (..)1991 TvShow: Seinfeld Title: The Truth Season: 3 Episode 2