7 Things to Say to Someone With Depression

Depression is the most prevalent and widespread mental illness in the world. It affects over 17.3 million adults in the United States alone, with thousands of new cases each year and many more left undiagnosed. Do you have someone in your life right now struggling with depression? Depression is a very sensitive matter and, no matter how good your intentions might be, you could end up saying the wrong things and making them feel worse. So, if you want to have a better idea about how to talk to someone with depression, here are 7 Things to Say to Someone With Depression.

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Credits
Writer: Chloe Avenasa
Script editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Laura Gosselin
YouTube manager: Cindy Cheong

References:

American Psychological Association (2013). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders – 5th Edition. Washington, DC; APA Publishing.

Lin, N., Dean, A., & Ensel, W. M. (Eds.). (2013). Social Support, Life Events, and Depression. Academic Press.

Nyklíček, I., & Pop, V. J. (2005). Past and familial depression predict current symptoms of professional burnout. Journal of Affective Disorders, 88(1), 63-68.

[Psychgo]

Do you know anyone that deals with depression or are you someone who suffers depression? Don’t worry you aren’t alone, over more than 16 million people in this world has depression and doesn’t know it making it the lead cause to mental illnesses. I hope this video will help you or someone close to you

[XIANC]

Telling someome with:

-Depression to "just be happy"
-Anxiety to "just stop worrying"
-Self Harm issues to "just stop cutting"
-Insomnia to "just go to sleep"
-Anorexia to "just eat"
-Bulimia to "just keep it in"
-Problems to "just get over with it"

Is like stabbing yourself with a knife saying "just stop bleeding" then you'll magically be healed

*that's not how it works*

Lots of love from a small youtuber💕I hope the coming days fill all the cracks of your heart and you are reminded that you are not alone, because you are loved 💖🌈

[audiarif]

I'm really happy that when I was depressed, the people around me said these things to me...

[seekingtheking]

Me: Hey mom im depressed

Mom: IT'S THAT DAMN PHONE-

[SuperWiiBros]

I had someone who always told me they're there for me but when I just needed some emotional support, they just didn't wanted to say anything, fucking heartbreaking for me

[kenny-nkdb]

summary:
1. Tell them you care about them 0:43
2. Tell them you’re here for them 1:10
3. Tell them it’s okay to feel this way 1:35
4. Ask them what you can do to help 2:01
5. Ask if they’ve talked to a therapist 2:30
6. Ask them if they need someone to talk to 3:03
7. Remind them that they can get better 3:29 🖤

[pepehands]

Loving someone with depression, who doesn't want you to help or care for them is one of the worst feelings.

[lidicat]

This reminds me of one of my online best friends. She's been suffering depression and I always tell her all of this. One time, I told her "I know you're strong and you can fight this off" and she was so happy to hear that, since nobody has told her that. I want her to know that she's not alone and all of us can help her. <3

[intrlwd]

i honestly dont even know how to comfort a person when they're crying.

[nikrys]

Thanks now I could tell this to my mirror.

[audrey]

I have tried a lot of these with a depressed friend. He now depends on me so much it drains me of all of my energy. I’m constantly worried and it’s so overwhelming to hear everything he has to say. I’ve encouraged him to seek help, but he won’t. I can’t distance myself in fear he’ll do something harmful without me there to help him. I feel so trapped.

[MKbutnotthecia]

I’ve always wondered what I should say/do when seeing my friends going through depression and honestly this video is blessing. Thank you Psych2Go

[Lin-ntgi]

when my brother was dealing with depression i literally saw how his world broke together and i googled and tried everything and i told him: if you can't love yourself i will love you for yourself. now we are happy and he's as hyper as ever. to everyone who feels sad you're not alone we want to end the pain. not our life :)

[mercy]

The paint colours look nice for the background it looks pretty

[Boutscar]

If you tell them you care about them and are here for them, ACTUALLY BE THERE FOR THEM.

[liddellsoul]

I’m so relieved I’m already saying/doing most of these things to my friend who has depression. I love my friends so so much and I want to do anything I can to help. If any of my friends (or even a stranger) is reading this, love you! 💛

[hadiazainab]

I already did these things to my friend and I am never gonna stop until she will have the spring back over life

[amilkshake]

I think I should say;
“I don’t know how you feel,
But I do know you feel terrible.
And although I may not always understand you,
I will always be there for you”

[kleinshui]

Shoutouts to all the partners of someone with depression! Let's continue to stay strong and loving. I know it's hard, their depression affects us, too, but together we will keep cheering them up and helping till they are in a healthy mind again :) You are all wonderful people!

[Layla]

As a person who suffers with depression, I can confirm (at least for me) that these things mentioned do and have helped me along the way. Videos like this are why I'm subscribed. One of the most important things about being a supporter of someone with depression is to *be patient* and understanding, *not condescending.* Thank you for educating us all Psych2Go!