2007-02-03 01:33:53 · 8 answers · asked by Susie C 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
The best thing you can do it be there for them as a friend or as a family member (if its someone in your family). It also depends on how severe it is. If they're severly depressed and suidicual, Don't leave them alone. Talk to their doctor and see what else you can do for them, the most important thing you can do is just to be there and let them know you're available. Make sure they keep doing activies they used to enjoy.
Often depressed people feel unwanted, just make sure you, friends and family make sure they don'y feel that way, go out in groups, go rafting, go shopping etc.
2007-02-03 01:47:28 · answer #1 · answered by Yokihana 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on what is depressing them. Someone who has experienced the same thing is usually very helpful to give them insight on what they've been through and how to get out of it. Or a professional might help as well. It's hard to say without knowing more detail. Ask again with more detail if you can.
2007-02-03 09:38:55 · answer #2 · answered by Butterfly 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talking to a depressed person about what is bothering them and giving them advice and insight is far more helpful than a counselor. usually a depressed person just needs some reassurance that everything is going to be ok. you need to talk to the person as much as they need you to listen because talking to them once may not be suffice.
2007-02-03 10:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by sara s 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be there; listen. Let them tell their story as much as they need to. Help them to get out and be among other people; make sure they don't stay stuck in the house.
2007-02-03 09:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep him good company, find pleasant and interesting topics to discuss with him and finally, convince him to visit a specialist for a good treatment. It is a solution that works, believe me.
2007-02-03 09:38:44 · answer #5 · answered by Alice in Wonderbra 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Act happy around them. Make them laugh, be generous!
2007-02-03 10:26:20 · answer #6 · answered by A Girl With a Dream 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-03 09:41:24 · answer #7 · answered by Can music save your mortal soul? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
by talking about love and sex .
2007-02-03 09:36:31 · answer #8 · answered by anubhav_55 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋