How to Help Someone Struggling With Depression

1 Listen without judgment. It's a complex, often debilitating disease, not a sin. The Center For Family Unity Pray, pray, pray. Prayer and scripture are our most powerful mental health battle weapons! 2 How to Help Someone Struggling with Depression 3 Encourage them to get the right kind of help They may need medical, emotional, spiritual and/or psychological assistance. Keep after your friend/loved one until they do get some kind of relief. Remember, depression can lead to suicide. 4 5 Lighten their load. Provide rides, babysitting, housecleaning, cooking and/or groceries. Remember to ask first! 6. 7 Try to imagine what they're experiencing and how they may feel. Give them space to feel. Allow them to cry, read, pray, be alone, and sleep more if they need to. 8 Encourage them to leave the house, but don't feel offended if you're unsuccessful. To learn more about how you can help someone struggling with depression, please contact us. 619.884.0601 www.TheCenterForFamilyUnity.com