Depression is the number one enemy of the modern mind. When friends and relatives around the accidentally "hit", anxious about how you should help them? For you to support a few tricks.
01，Tell him to find a psychiatrist. First of all, remember, alone by the bitter water is not enough, most of the depression need medication. Dr. Jackie Glenn of Northwestern University makes it clear that "caring doesn't cure depression." They are unlikely to wake up one morning and realize that the depressive symptoms are gone. Therefore, it's best to let the person know that it's time to see a psychiatrist.
02，Stay attentive and supportive of the person. People who are depressed are usually not interested in anything and therefore find it difficult to reach out for help. At this point, it is necessary for the family and friends around them to remain actively attentive to them, encouraging and accompanying them in overcoming their depression.
03，Give the person more care and companionship. You can accompany them to the hospital or listen to them carefully. Glenn said that the concern of friends, it will be easier to find some of the signals of despair and pessimism that they reveal, which can largely reduce the occurrence of suicide and other negative events.
04，Often call to check in or visit him at home. Because they don't want to "bother" others, depressed people often feel lonely. Therefore, you can take the initiative to invite them to attend friends' parties and activities, or visit them at home and invite them to your home to stimulate their sense of achievement and honor.
05，Praise the person for every bit of progress. It's sometimes easy for a depressed person to dwell on small issues, "Is this necessary? Why do I have to get out of bed?" This leads to avoidance and negativity. At this point, you can improve the situation through some positive reinforcement, for example, note down and praise every little achievement and progress, even if it is just a trip to the supermarket today to buy things, and say hello to the neighbors, and so on.
06，Suggest that he read some books on coping with depression. Books such as "Say Goodbye to Depression with Ease", "Expert Answers to Depression" and "The Power of Belief" can be helpful.
07，Take care of your friends and family in general. In the "dangerous stage" of depression, such as adolescence, labor and delivery, or when friends and relatives encounter changes in their lives, such as divorce, unemployment, death of a loved one, etc., as much as possible to accompany them, and timely capture their mood changes, to prevent the problem before it occurs.