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The problem of depression? (12)

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I believe the answer is:

unemployment

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This clue could be a double definition.

'the problem' is the first definition.
The answer and definition can be both states of affairs as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps you can see a link between them that I don't see?

'depression?' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both states of affairs as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'of' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Another definition for unemployment that I've seen is " State of being out of work".)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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