How can I help people with depression?

Just listen to their story, what they have to tell. Don't tell them things that aren't treu to make them feel better just listen can help

Being a good listener to people with depression helps a lot. Sometimes people just need a sympathetic, compassionate ear to listen to them. Also if you know of any free or income based mental health clinics in your area you can always provide them with that information as well.

You can be there for them no matter when, what time what day whenever they need you, you are there and listen to them and make them feel like they are wanted

Listen. Listen, listen,listen. Do not judge, but encourage. One of the things I could suggest is to get out in nature for walks or engage in different physical activities. It is hard to push yourself when you are depressed, but once you do it will help you.

Educate yourself, raise awareness, help remove the stigmatism surrounding mental health issues such as depression. Also, joining 7cups as a Listener can't hurt ;)

You can ask them question like what is making you being depressed and how have you been depressed in the first place.

Let them know that you are there for them, don't tell them what they are feeling is a 'faze' or 'stupid' or 'not real' etc because depression is very real and very horrible. Honestly, just listening is always a good thing. Don't force them to tell you how they feel but tell them if you wanna talk you can talk to me and just listen and be there for them.

Helping people with depression can be very tricky, since the condition might cause them to withdraw from you and/or be very shorttempered and pessimistic. Try not to force yourself on the person you are trying to help, but make sure they know you are there for them and that you will not judge them. It might also help for you to do some research on this topic so as to make them feel more understood. You can offer to listen to them and, if they want, to help them find treatment. You can also simply try to be a good friend by going out with them and suggesting activities. When doing this, remember how tiring a day out may be for your friend/relative, so try to adjust to their needs. Going for a walk, going to have some icecream, see a movie, maybe do sports together... any kind of movement, distraction and activity outside will do them good. Last but not least, remember to take care of yourself. Demonstrating self-care and good boundaries will show your friend/relative how to take care of THEMSELVES, too! So make sure you are not always available, set some time boundaries. People struggling with depression may have trouble empathizing with you, so you will have to make sure that you stick to your limits to avoid emotional drainage. Summary: 1) Be there to talk, to support, to help get treatment if wanted 2) Do some research on the condition 3) Be a friend, invite him/her to easy activities (preferably outside, physical and/or distracting activities) 4) Demonstrate self-care and clear boundaries, take a break for yourself to regain energy

By talking! Once again, giving them your time and talking the situation out. Lending a helping hand.

firstly, make sure they know you are there for them. that you care. often, people with depression feel alone and unwanted. make sure they feel loved. also, make sure they are NOT at risk of hurting themselves. if they are at risk, call the suicide hotline.