How to (Actually) Help Someone Who's Depressed

It can be hard to watch someone you care about struggle with depression, especially when nothing you say seems to make a difference. Here's how to (actually) help.

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People who take their lives don't want to die—they just want to stop hurting.

How to help:

helpguide.org/articles/suicide-prevention/suici…
How to be a friend: takethis.org/expert-advice/how-to-be-a-friend/
Preventing suicide: nami.org/Find-Support/Family-Members-and-Caregi…
thebestschools.org/magazine/vigilant-against-te…
canada.ca/en/public-health/services/suicide-pre…

If you have a friend or family member that's been dealing with depression and you suddenly see an upswing in their mood, pay close attention. Signs of suicide are an abrupt sense of calm, giving gifts and personal possessions (especially valuable items or items of personal significance/sentimental value).

The most important thing you can do if you're feeling suicidal is to tell someone. These numbers are free, confidential and avail 24/7:
Call: 800-273-TALK (8255)
Text: HOME to 741741

International numbers: suicide.org/international-suicide-hotlines.html

LINKS:

Take This: takethis.org/expert-advice/what-is-depression/
Doctor B: twitter.com/theedoctorb

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LINKS:

Music playlists of songs that work for brains when they're down:
bit.ly/MusicAlltheFeels
bit.ly/MusicAlltheHope
bit.ly/MusicAlltheSmiles

Suicide:
save.org/about-suicide/
afsp.org/about-suicide/
cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/suicide-factshee…
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
suicideprevention.ca
iasp.info/resources/index.php
yourlifecounts.org/need-help/crisis-lines
kidshelpphone.ca
verywellmind.com/why-do-people-commit-suicide-1…

What is depression?
nami.org/Learn-More/Mental-Health-Conditions/De…
takethis.org/expert-advice/what-is-depression/
(video) youtube.com/watch?v=XiCrniLQGYc
mentalhealthamerica.net/sites/default/files/Lif…