Description

Depression is a common and serious mental health condition characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a range of emotional and physical problems. It can affect daily functioning and quality of life, requiring appropriate diagnosis and treatment.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may describe symptoms in various ways, including emotional distress or fatigue. Common variants include 'tristeza' (sadness) or 'desánimo' (discouragement), but it is crucial to use 'depresión' in formal contexts to maintain clinical accuracy.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient has been diagnosed with Depression and is starting therapy.

ES: El paciente ha sido diagnosticado con depresión y está comenzando terapia.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'depresión' with 'depresión económica' (economic depression); mixing up with 'trastorno afectivo estacional' (seasonal affective disorder); misinterpreting related symptoms as normal sadness.