What are the three ways to help treat depression?

Three of the more common methods used in depression treatment include cognitive behavioral therapy, interpersonal therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Often, a blended approach is used.

How to speak supportively to someone with depression?

Offer phrases to give hope. You do not want to negate what someone is going through.

Encourage them. People with depression often feel hopeless.

Ask what you can do to help. There may not be much you can do to help a depressed other than just be there.

Let them know you will be there for them.

Invite them to do things with you.

What can I do to help my depressed friend?

Encourage your depressed loved one to be more active. Most people who are depressed isolate themselves. Isolation can make things worse. So gently encourage your friend with depression to get out more. Suggest that you do things together. Invite your loved one out to dinner or to a walk around the neighborhood.

What are the signs that you are severely depressed?

Changes in Appetite and Weight. When someone is suffering from major depressive disorder there will usually be an unintended change in their weight.

Loss of Interest in Life.

Sleep Disturbances.

Expressing Hopelessness.

Excessive Fatigue.

Anger or Irritability.

Increased Substance Use.

Suicidal Ideation or Suicide Attempts.

How to tell if someone you know is depressed?

has lost interest in doing things they normally enjoy

seems to be feeling down or hopeless

has slower speech and movements or is more fidgety and restless than usual

feels tired or doesn’t have much energy

is overeating or has lost their appetite

is sleeping more than usual or isn’t able to sleep