How can I help people with depression?
Anonymous
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Nov 21, 2015
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The best thing you can do for a person with depression is listen. Depression can hit because of several reasons. Validation, support, and a shoulder to lean on are honestly great ways to help a person with depression. If they don't want to talk, don't force them. Instead you can say something such as "I'm going to talk about *something* and you don't have to respond." Just being there and letting them know, without having to say, you care is one of the best things someone can do.
SavioP
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Nov 22, 2015
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Helping people is actually listening their need and topic that , they are going to say, and basd on it, we can find out the reason , how to help people
Herequeerandcheering
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Nov 23, 2015
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Talk to them. Ask them to talk it out with you. Be understanding towards them and allow to vent as much as they need. If they feel like they're going to hurt themselves though direct them to a line they can call for more help.
greenJOHN1971
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Nov 25, 2015
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Just listen, why not? I've got the time. I can do it. Most people just need someone to talk to and be heard.
neverendingHorizon83
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Nov 26, 2015
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Hi! I know that dealing with depression can be really hard, I've been through it myself. If you want to talk I'm more than willing to listen.
beautifulMagic16
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Nov 26, 2015
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just offer support and try looking out for hidden signs that they want help such as beggining to ask you something then stopping, or they look unsettled, the key is to offer them support reassure them and always be their friend and help them
gracefulSunshine62
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Nov 27, 2015
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Be there to listen. Don't say things like "everyone is sad sometimes" or "you just need to snap out of it" Understand that they can't just "snap out of it" and be there if they need to talk. Let them know you care about them and are there for them.
Anonymous
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Nov 27, 2015
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It's hard to know exactly what to do, since you're not a professional, it's best to just offer to be an ear for them to talk to without giving advice
caringIceCream67
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Nov 28, 2015
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i feel most of them need a listener..they juss want someone to hear what they have to say and that brings in lot of relief. and if its more worse, you will have to help them find their negative thinking behaviours and help with it. motivate them to be more active, be more with friends.. :)
LucasW
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Nov 29, 2015
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