My dear poor confused girl, I do not know what this guy is getting out of telling you he loves you but cannot date you. A guy like that is called many things, not many of them nice, but he is as confused as you are. The two of you do not belong together. Honestly. Truly. You two are not meant to be a bf/gf at this time.
He does not really know what he wants or who he wants. He says he is afraid of hurting you, Why, is he planning on hurting you if you two start dating? See how ironic that is. It is true that no one can predict how a relationship will turn out. It might be good for a month, a year, three years, maybe 20 years. But there are just as many chances that this does not work out at all.
Maybe that is what this guy is thinking. If you two do date and it goes wrong, then you would be hurt. You know what? There is no one, NO ONE in this world that can be in any kind of relationship and not get hurt at some point in the relationship. No one can ever guarantee a painless relationship. You have to learn how to deal with the disappointments, the sorrows, the hurt, and go on with life.
I noticed you did not give your ages. I suspect you two are fairly young yet. One thing, you will have more than one boyfriend in your life. This guy will have more than one girlfriend too. Just the way it is.
You mentioned that you are depressed. Have you sought help for your depression? There is help out there. Depression does not have to be your lifesstyle. It does not have to keep you down in the dumps. There is help. I do not know what you have read about depression. Here are some sources, although you should really see your doctor, who can refer you to a specialist. If you have seen a doctor and are under a doctor's care, then perhaps go back to the doctor and explain how you are still feeling.
NIMH: National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Home Page
NIMH: Publication Listing
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