What are some steps that can be taken to help people with depression?
36 Answers
Last Updated: 03/25/2019 at 11:19pm
Moderated by
Brenda King, PsyD
Psychologist
I treat life changes, women’s issues, and issues of aging using evidence-based treatments with healthy doses of warmth, empathy and humor to enhance healing and growth.
Top Rated Answers
You can show them that you care and that it's okay to feel the way they feel. In my experience, they feel very alone and like what they feel is wrong. But it isn't. As a friend/family-member, the best you can do is comfort them and tell them you love them and that you care.
Anonymous
November 10th, 2014 11:57pm
Let them know you are there for them and they aren't alone. Don't pressure them or make them feel bad in any way.
Anonymous
November 12th, 2014 4:50am
First, ask the person to get out of bed. Then, ask the person to take a shower, it would give him/her a momentum and could make him/her better. Then, ask him/her to go out with his/her friends, you know, do something and talk. You can also ask the person to drink a cup of tea or coffee. It could make the person a bit better. (Thanks to the future doctor who taught me this, yes, it's from a future doctor so you can count on these steps!)
Let them know that you care. When people are depressed, they often feel alone. Talk to them, make them feel nice.
Recovering from depression requires action, but taking action when you’re depressed is hard. In fact, just thinking about the things you should do to feel better, like going for a walk or spending time with friends, can be exhausting.
Anonymous
September 11th, 2014 3:04am
Listening to their concerns or what makes them depressed is always an effective method than advice.
Related Questions: What are some steps that can be taken to help people with depression?
What do you do when you have no passion or drive?My anxiety is getting worse and depression won't let me live my life, how do I overcome this?I feel sad a lot, unmotivated, and I often can't stop crying for many hours. But I sleep and eat decently and I also can smile or laugh sometimes. Am I depressed or just sad?How to get things done professionaly at work when I'm very depressed?How do I keep myself from getting to attached to people?I am struggling with codependency and depression. I cannot afford therapy. What can I do to get help?How do I help explain to a parent that what I feel is valid after they reacted badly?How can I open up to people more even if it scares me?How to deal with depression fallout?Why do I hate myself so much?