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How can i help my mom with her depression?

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Seek treatment: Most people with depression can be helped with medication (ant-depressants). Some are also helped by counseling/ psychtherapy. Family support is also important, and you can provide that. Guide your mom to her doctor or someone else who will evaluate, treat and follow her.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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