My friends, family or colleagues don't think depression is a real illness. How can I educate them?
zconnorg
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Nov 4, 2014
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Depression is definitely a real illness. It has been already established by the American Psychological Association many years ago that Depression is very real. To show them you can use books, news articles, and professional advice.
Anonymous
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Nov 6, 2014
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Your family, friends and colleagues may not consider depression an illness. However, it is noted in medical logs that depression is indeed an illness. How about you find some information from a reputable source such as a Medical website or government medical website to help you.
fromthesea
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Nov 9, 2014
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You can tell them to look it up on google or you can tell them about how you feel and what depression is (to you).
Pandette
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Nov 10, 2014
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It can be very difficult to handle an illness if those around you don't believe in it. You can always show them studies in relation to depression. It all depends on how they learn best. Sometimes even finding an educational video or making a presentation yourself can help. :) You can always get a specialist to help you out as well!
Imhereforyouxx
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Nov 14, 2014
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Tell them how you feel everyday. Tell them how normal experiences affect you differently and you just need support through this time.
juju8
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Nov 15, 2014
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You can tell them that depression is a really serious illness, try going on a website that could educate them on depression
Gi
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Apr 4, 2015
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There's a really good video on youtube called "I had a black dog, his name was depression". Maybe you should show them. Sometimes people think they know so much about something that they will ignore whatever else you say about it. Maybe a visual explanation might help.
Anonymous
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Dec 14, 2015
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Give them pamphlets
Samalyn
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Jan 18, 2016
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Give them resources that show otherwise. Tell them about people they would know who suffered from it. Above all tell them it would help you if they were supportive to your needs in the illness even if they don't think of it as such. They can't deny you the path towards recovery.
frankiefan
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Feb 1, 2016
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I think a good way to educate them is to approach them in a friendly manner. If you start out by attacking them, it can lead to a hostile situation. Which would definitely be something non productive. Start by talking with them about it, and why they feel it's not a real illness. Perhaps have some research done and suggest some resources for them to visit!
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