Depression? Deperession is a common misspelling of depression.
People who experience symptoms of depression may feel worthless, guilty, or persistently sad. Depression is a type of illness and affects a person's body, mood, and thoughts. It can affect anyone regardless of age, ethnic background, socioeconomic status, or gender. Stress, certain medications, and a family history of depression are just a few of the risk factors that may increase a person's chances of depression. Possible treatment options for depression include medications, psychotherapy, or a combination of the two.
(To read the full eMedTV article on this illness, click Depression. This article further discusses what may cause depression, other symptoms of the illness, and how a healthcare provider may diagnose the condition.)