What to do when a friend is struggling?
Five ways you can help someone struggling
- Don’t force them to talk. Although it’s amazing to make yourself available to listen to someone who is struggling, be aware that they might not want to talk about it all the time.
- Keep inviting them.
- Send things that remind you of them.
- Ask them what they want to do.
- Offer hugs.
What do you do when your friend is sad?
How to help
- Start a conversation. Let your friend know you’re there for them.
- Help them find support.
- Support them in continuing therapy.
- Take care of yourself.
- Learn about depression on your own.
- Offer to help with everyday tasks.
- Extend loose invitations.
- Be patient.
What can you do for a friend with depression?
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.
How to know if my friend really has depression?
Here are some suggestions on how to help a depressed friend: 1) Encourage her to seek help. The most important thing you can do is to encourage your friend to be evaluated by a mental health professional. When people are depressed, they may feel like there’s no hope and have little energy to get help on their own.
How do you support a friend with depression?
The most important thing you can do to support a depressed friend is to simply listen to them. Make it a priority to spend some time with them and just let them talk. It doesn’t always have to be about depression or how they’re feeling, of course, but if your friend wants to open up to you, then let them know you’re available.
How can I help a friend or family member with depression?
Educate Yourself About Depression and Other Mood Disorders.