What do I do when my husband is depressed?

Ask him why he is depressed, and comfort him! You should always comfort somebody in need! Always! ;)

Stay calm. And be kind to him. Be as understanding as you can. Try to feel what it's like to be in his shoes. Tell yourself. "How would I feel?"

When someone you love is suffering from depression, it's always hard, especially if it is your spouse. You want to help him, and you may not understand what he is going through. However, it's important to remember that although you may not understand it, depression is a serious illness and his depression is very real for him. The emotions that he is experiencing are very real for him. I would recommend being supportive and helping him go get professional help asap, especially for the initial setup. Help him set up some appointments to see a psychologist or mental health counsellor. Stay persistent and insistent in him seeing someone professional, and remind him that there is no shame in seeking help. After all, if he had a broken arm, he'd see a doctor, wouldn't he? Offer to go with him if he would like you to. Support him. Although he might not want to, encourage him to socialize with other people. Plan some activities to do with friends. Love him. If he ever feels suicidal, have him call a suicide hotline. If you believe he is in danger of suicide at any time, call emergency medical services (911 in USA). Also, make sure to take care of yourself as well. If you need to talk to someone as well, such as a professional, then schedule some appointments for yourself. Being married to someone with a serious mental (or physical) illness can be difficult and taxing, and there is no shame in seeking help for yourself.

Anyone can get depressed, and when the people we love get depressed it's hard, it's best to show them your support and love. we all need it

Talk to him to find out the reason behind his depression in a loving way. Make him understand that together you will face every situation.

Honestly give him space and let him talk or do what he needs when he wants. Encourage him to got talk to a therapist to help him with the depression.

you should be there for him ,let him know that your there for him and support him!be his bestfriend!!!not just his wife :)

i think you should take him to a therapist, let him talk about how he is feeling and just be there for him and try to make him as happy as possible.

Try to understand; realize that it isn't anything you did, or didn't do- it is a chemical imbalance. Support him through it and be there for him on the tough days. Love him because he is more than his disorder, and try to make him laugh.

Offer your support to him- tell him you'll always be there for him to talk to, but make sure he does so in his own time. You could encourage him to start looking for treatment or to get a diagnosis if he hasn't already. Don't pressure him into doing things, make sure he feels he is getting the support he needs without being pressured into it. Also, if he acts irritable or distant, don't comment upon this, and don't take it personally, he is having a hard time. Most importantly though, show your support and understanding.