The Worst Thing to Say to Someone Who’s Depressed

Wright, a psychotherapist in New York, cringes when clients with depression report back on what their friends or family ...
Psychology Today

2 Things Not to Say to Someone Who's Depressed

It's no secret there are many depressed people in the world. In the United States, in 2020, about 21 million adults and 4.1 million adolescents (NIMH, 2022) suffered at least one major depressive ...
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9 phrases to say (and not to say) to someone who's depressed

Tell someone with depression that they are not alone and that they are important to you. Encourage them to seek care, like medication or therapy, for their depression. Offer to help with errands or ...
The New York Times

My Friend Is Depressed. Does That Excuse Her Flakiness?

Our Ask the Therapist columnist, Lori Gottlieb, advises a reader who wants to help a struggling pal but is growing frustrated. By Lori Gottlieb Lori Gottlieb, a psychotherapist and best-selling author ...
The Nation Newspaper

DEALING WITH DEPRESSION IN YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS

Every one of us has down moments when we feel blue and sad. This is normal as long as it doesn’t last for too long. It is natural to feel down when you lose a loved one, your job or any other form of ...