Monday 17 October 2011

How Do People Respond to Someone Who's Depressed?



Unlike in the yesteryears, today, majority of the people are suffering from signs of depression. It is affecting people belonging to different age groups, including teenagers. But do you know how to help someone who is suffering from depression? If not, then just read on!

The first thing that you should do to a person who is suffering from acute depression is to respond to him with lots of support, love, kindness and a positive bent of mind. Just make him understand that depression is a temporary situation and he will soon come out of this phase of life. Also, try to take him to a doctor, counselor or a therapist and make him think positive all the time. Moreover, try to make the person feel that there are lots of people around him and that he is not alone and encourage him to participate in different types of activities. Finally, remember not to criticize the depressed person even though he may have done something wrong.
But before helping a depressed person, just try to understand the various signs of depression, their causes, remedies, and so on. This will enable you to handle the depressed person in a better manner. To know more about the signs, causes and treatments of depression, just browse through the Internet.