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What to do to help a depressed friend that i barely know?
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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.
Answered 12/29/2013
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