Question 1

what to do if i think my friend might be suffering from depression, but i'm not sure; what do i do?

Accepted Answer

Encourage: If you are close to this friend, an open discussion about your concerns may be the place to start and then encourage him/her to discuss this with a professional.  Consider recommending a formal visit with doctor to consider if treatment appropriate or more formal referral to psychiatrist is appropriate.

Question 2

how can i help a depressed friend?

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Encourage your: Friend to get a med eval.  A Dr can assess for mood disorder &amp; underlying medical conditions.  Talking therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or insight oriented psychotherapy) helps w lasting change. Psych meds may be indicated. Here are basics: Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Having a support system is important. Get out. Don’t stagnate at home.  Work to get at least 8 hours sleep/ night &amp; &gt;

Question 3

my friend is very depressed what can i do?

Accepted Answer

Encourage your: Friend to get a med eval.  A doctor can assess for mood disorder &amp; check for underlying medical conditions.  Talking therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or insight oriented psychotherapy) is important for lasting change. Psych meds may be indicated. Here are some basics: Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Having a support system is important. Get out. Don’t stagnate at home.  Work to get at

Question 4

my friend is depressed and i don't know what to do!

Accepted Answer

Get support and help: When people are depressed, it is important to have the right support in place.  The first line is having good friends to listen.  Parents can also be very helpful.  In some cases, feeling down is normal.  In other cases, it may be important for your friend to get help from a professional.  If your friend is not safe, then help her see a doctor now.

Question 5

is there a way to help a friend cope with depression?

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Support : When a friend has an illness, it is best to be a good support system for them - but not in a smothering way.  You may also want to educate yourself about depression.  There are also support groups for families/friends of loved ones with mental illness. Nami may be a good resource for you.

Question 6

can you tell me how i could help my depressed friend?

Accepted Answer

Encourage your: Friend to start w a medical evaluation.  A doctor can assess for a mood disorder &amp; check for underlying medical conditions that may be the cause symptoms.  Talking therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or insight oriented psychotherapy) is important for lasting change. Psychiatric medications may be indicated. Here are some basics: Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Having a support system is &gt;

Question 7

how can i help my friend who is suffering depression?

Accepted Answer

Encourage them to: Encourage them to find a good therapist and make sure they do. Invite them to go out to events. Talk to them on the phone. Do things that make them laugh. Go on brisk walks with them or exercise together. Listen to them and if you do not know how to help them explain that that is why they need a good therapist in addition to friends like you. They are lucky to have you!

Question 8

what is commonly used to help a friend with depression?

Accepted Answer

Support : When a friend has an illness, it is best to be a good support system for them - but not in a smothering way.  You may also want to educate yourself about depression.  There are support groups for families/friends of loved ones with mental illness. Nami may be a good resource for you. Here is the link for your local nami in columbus :http://www.Namiohio.Org/.

Question 9

what to do to help a depressed friend that i barely know?

Accepted Answer

Encourage your : Acquaintance to start with a medical evaluation by a physician.  A doctor can not only assess for a mood disorder but can also check for underlying medical conditions that may be the cause of depressive symptoms.

Question 10

is there a way to help a friend who is clinically depressed?

Accepted Answer

Support and steer: Support for your friend is important here.  But ultimately, steering them toward treatment is the best thing to do for a true friend.  Offer to go with them, drive them, even go into the session with the psychiatrist or psychologist.  Friends tend to respond well to this.

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