What To KnowWhen Dealing with Someone Who is Depressed

If they have spoken about committing suicide don’t lecture them about the immorality of it. They have already thought about that themselves. Love them, support them, the last thing they need is argument. Know that you can rightly assure them that most people get over their depression within six months or less. This way they can hang in there knowing that most likely it will go away. Certainly don’t act shocked, even if you are. That can break whatever bond you have in a matter of minutes. And, yes, ask them if they are thinking of killing themselves. You won’t be planting a seed. You will quite likely be defusing a bomb.