What are some steps that can be taken to help people with depression?

Finding the right people to talk to is the main point here. Not everyone understands depression and how it can make you feel. Going to your Doctor or GP can really be beneficial as they are trained to know the signs and can help. (speaking from personal experience) Speaking with a close friend can help, as you can open up more to them and not feel the stress of it being a family member. In saying that if you are extremely close to a family member and you tell them a lot, then opening up to them may not be a bad idea. Surrounding yourself with friends, family, loved ones has been proven (in my situation) that it is very effective. You spend time in a happy and calm environment then you will relax more and other peoples happiness will flow through you and you will then in turn be happy. Taking up a hobby or doing something that you love to do, can also be beneficial as you can focus your mind on that thing you are doing and not on the negative. Always try and put yourself in the middle of positivity, and try to stay away from negative feelings, emotions and things in general.

The biggest thing with trying to help someone with depression is to make sure you're not pushing them. Make sure they know that you are there for them, that you care about their well being, but don't try to push them out of their comfort zone. They know what is best for them more than you do. Listen to what they have to say and make sure they know you are actually listening.

Seek help. The first step towards recovery is admitting you have a problem. Find people to talk to that you trust

Listen to them help them feel like they are not alone reminding them of what they like and get to make new activities for their day to day life

If someone close to you is suffereing with depression, support and encouragement plays an important role in their recovery,ask them if they have spoken to a professional and show them you are there for them and that you care.

First take the time to understand what you are going through, then seek help through family friends or gp

Time time time time time time time time time timetime time time time time time time time time and ... Yh time.... When we r depressed we feel time flows slowly... So being patient seems to be impossible... But...just for being humans, we are awesome, we can do much more than that, go straight ahead and dont look back

Ask. Listen. Show support. Maintain trust & relationship through loyalty. Recommend resources. Remember that progress and healing take time.

Think positive thought, look at the positive sides of things instead of the negative side. Do things that you enjoy doing, this will help you forget about being upset. Make it a habit to think positively everyday. That happiness will grow everyday.

First of all you have to trust each other. Then you have to help this people with talking with you and be sincere. Tell him/her that you want to help them and that asking for help is a thing that everyone does.