What can i do for my friend that is depressed?

Answer 1

try and get her to go see a therapist to see what is making her depressed

Answer 2

A variety of alternative medicines have proven to be helpful in treating depression. A recent report from Great Britain emphasized that more physicians should encourage alternative treatments such as behavioral and self-help programs, supervised exercise programs, and watchful waiting before subscribing antidepressant medications for mild depression. Chocolate, coffee, sugar, and alcohol can negatively affect mood and should be avoided. Essential fatty acids may reduce depression and boost mood. Expressing thoughts and feelings in a journal is therapeutic. Aromatherapy, particularly citrus fragrance, has had a positive effect on depression. Psychotherapy or counseling is an integral component of treatment because it can find and treat the cause of the depression.
There is some evidence that acupuncture is a helpful treatment for depression too. One study found that patients who received acupuncture specific for depression were significantly less depressed than control patients who had either nonspecific acupuncture or no treatment.
St. John's wort is the most widely used. Many studies on the effectiveness of St. John's wort have been performed. One review of the studies determined that St. John's wort is superior to placebo and comparable to conventional antidepressants.

Answer 3

Try to get them to a mental health clinic for an evaluation. It is not a bad thing. I have been there, done that and still doing it. Also try to keep them occupied with going out for walks and stuff. Hope I gave you some help. Going to a clinic is NOT a bad thing. Mental health is a medical issue too. I have been a sufferer of severe depression and severe anxiety since 1992. I am finding things bad now because of the situation I am in and I am trying to work on getting out. Good luck!

Answer 4

Help her do what she can do. Maybe go out to the park or to places that show local artist art. The Library has books that you both can share and laugh at together. The dollar show. Shopping makes everyone happy if they can afford it.
Exercise is the BEST remedy for the blues and MUSIC can help too. I am not sure what age you are but a RAVE can dance the blues right out of you!!!!!!!! A HOT Dance Club can do it too!
Loud Music in your front room with the two of you dancing will work!

Answer 5

hang out with them and talk to them about what is depressing them. talking to a friend maybe better for that person than going to a mental health clinic. But if things don't get better with them after you talk, then tell them to go to the clinic. You also might consider going to the clinic with them for support.

Answer 6

You can do many things and say many things to her, but the most important thing you can do is just BE THERE. Support is key. You may not have enough things to say to her, run out of ideas to go out and do things, etc. So the best thing is just to BE THERE and support her throughout her ordeal. That's my advice. No words, no explanations. Just be there for her. =)

Answer 7

Just be there to listen and keep them company. Suggest a movie, dinner out, something to help occupy their mind.

Answer 8

take her to dinner and a make over at a department store, then go get your pics taken together at one of those cheap photo stores at the mall

Answer 9

Just being there for her is the best thing you can do. And make sure she call you immediately if she feels that she might hurt herself.

Answer 10

it is simple if u have love with him say to him i am sorry and buy for him a loveable chaklat and say to him it is only for u and eat both of u shear i mean half in your mouthe and half in your friend mouth