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My adult child has severe depression and lives out of state. what can i do to help other than encourage her to get help and listen when needed?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
ask her: You can ask her this question; and request her permission to contact her friends or other relatives in her area who could actually check; if it was impossible for you to do this. Sometimes kids (even grown ups) need their parents with them. A visit to a general dr might help her too for many reasons; and she might be more willing to. Good luck.
Answered 3/30/2014
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Try to stay in touch: As often as possible. Encourage her to get out of her house, exercise, meet a friend for coffee, find work or volunteer. If she becomes more depressed or suicidal you will sense it and can make sure she gets help asap.
Answered 3/30/2014
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