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I'm helping someone with depression. what should i do?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Encourage the : Person to obtain professional behavioral health care. They can start by seeing their family doctor, a psychologist or a psychiatrist. Let them know your concerns and that you care.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Depression: Empathy is your greatest tool to help someone with depression, try to enter her or his world and understand their unique perspective and then when the time is right encourage your friend to get professional help. Bes.

Answered 5/28/2016

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