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How can family and friends help a depressed person?
The National Institute of Mental Health suggests the following ways to help someone who is depressed:
Help him or her obtain an appropriate diagnosis and treatment
Offer emotional support
• Provide understanding, patience, affection, and encouragement.
• Engage the depressed person in conversation and listen carefully.
• Do not disparage feelings expressed, but point out realities and offer hope.
• Do not ignore remarks about suicide. Report them to the depressed person’s therapist.
• Invite him or her for walks or outings, to the movies, and to other activities. Be gently insistent if your invitation is refused.
• Encourage participation in activities that once gave pleasure such as hobbies, sports, and religious or cultural activities.
• Do not push the person to undertake too much too soon. The depressed person needs diversion and company, but too many demands can increase feelings of failure
This is just the tip of the iceberg with depression. Please seek professional help and assistance if going through it or if you know of someone who is. We are here to care for you.
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