Facebook's 2.2-billion active users use the platform for sharing all kinds of things: Engagements. Group plans. Political misinformation. Cat photos. But as researchers reported this week, the words you post in your status updates could also contain hidden information about your mental health.

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Your Facebook Posts Can Reveal If You're Depressed

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Your Facebook Posts Can Reveal If You're Depressed

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