How do you help someone who is depressed?

ask the person to explaine more about the situation.then ill try to feel emphathy for him/her. then i try to get on a conclusion from his words

Don't just listen, make them FEEL heard and that their words and feelings matter to you just as much as they do to them. Focus on everything they are saying, and never judge anyone's situation. Show your compassion and warmth, and give them as much of your time as possible. They will appreciate it so much.

helping them process through the issues to help them redirect their own minds and deal with the cause in a productive way by helping them self's and listening to their thoughts

Offer them emotional support in a non condescending and friendly manner, try not to look down on them and definitely don't tell them that ''they're just having a bad day''.

I think the best way to help is to let them know that you're there. Even if they don't want to talk right then, it might help them to feel less alone.

Don't give up on them. It may not seem like the person is responding to or even appreciates your concern for them but there's a part of them that is crying out for love and acceptance. Don't try to fix them or force them to get better - do not give someone an ultimatum. You can offer advice or resources if they ask for it but if you try to make them try something they don't want to do at best you'll be wasting your time and energy and at worst you could actually make their situation worse. If they try something and it didn't work for them don't take it personally. Similarly if they lash out at you or ignore you don't take it personally - you have to be strong and not let them push you away. Let them know you are there for them and support and accept them 100%. Let them know it's OK to feel the way they feel and they don't need to change if they don't want to. Hearing that is a breath of fresh air to someone who feels like they're not good enough because they don't fit our social norms and expectations and doesn't know what's wrong with them when it seems so easy for everyone else. Sometimes just sitting with someone not doing anything or saying anything can make all the difference in the world - check up on them as much as you can just to let them you are there when they need you. Engage them and encourage them to do things like getting out of the house or eating a nutritious meal because most likely they will not reach out to you to ask for help even though you have told them time and time again that they can call you for anything. A depressed person most likely does not think they are worthy of being helped and does not want to bother you so you have make the first move and be the one to show up emotionally. Get them to open up about how they're feeling and make sure you listen nonjudgmentally.

You ask him if he wants to talk about what makes him that way,and get him to know that you will be there for him.

It is best to send them to someone who can give them professional help. If that doesn't happen, the person may get more depressed or even suicidal.

Comfort them. Always try to make sure that they feel like they have someone they can talk to. Biggest thing you can do is be their friend.

Learn from them the reason for their depression and what makes them usually depressed and when. And try to help them overcome it.