A list of helpful things to tell someone battling depression, followed by what not to say, courtesy of the Depression Alliance. A list of helpful things to tell someone battling depression, followed by what not to say, courtesy of the Depression Alliance. read more
Encourage the depressed person to talk about their feelings, and be willing to listen without judgment. Don’t expect a single conversation to be the end of it. Depressed people tend to withdraw from others and isolate themselves. read more
For those with depression, dealing with these responses in addition to their mental illness is a huge waste of energy – and for those wanting to support depressed people, these attitudes may seem well-meaning, but they’re actually harmful. read more