US Medical Term · mental-health
Depression
Depresión
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Depression |
| Spanish (Español) | Depresión |
| Chinese (中文) | 憂鬱症 |
| Korean (한국어) | 우울증 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Trầm cảm |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Depresyon |
| Portuguese (Português) | Depressão |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | โรคซึมเศร้า |
| Japanese (日本語) | うつ病 |
What it means
Depression is a common medical condition that affects how you feel, think, and manage daily life. It goes beyond ordinary sadness and can cause persistent low mood, loss of interest in activities you used to enjoy, changes in sleep and appetite, low energy, and difficulty concentrating. Depression is not a personal weakness — it is a health condition with effective treatments. In the US, it is usually treated with therapy, medication, or a combination of both. You can access care through your primary care provider, a psychiatrist, or a therapist. Contact your insurance's behavioral health line to find in-network providers.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
I have been diagnosed with depression and I need a referral to a therapist.
Me han diagnosticado depresión y necesito una derivación a un terapeuta.
My depression symptoms have gotten worse and I would like to review my treatment plan.
Los síntomas de mi depresión han empeorado y me gustaría revisar mi plan de tratamiento.
Does my insurance cover outpatient therapy for depression?
¿Mi seguro cubre terapia ambulatoria para la depresión?
Where you'll see it
Related ICD-10-CM category
F32 Depressive episodeRelated terms
Sources
Last reviewed: September 2026