1. people who suffer from depression or depressive disorders
Usage: medical/clinical context; plural form

Examples

• The support group was designed specifically for depressives and their families.
• Many depressives benefit from a combination of therapy and medication.
• The study followed depressives over a five-year period.
• Depressives often experience changes in sleep patterns and appetite.
• The clinic offers specialized treatment programs for depressives.
• Research shows that depressives may have different brain chemistry than others.