Ways to Support Some With Depression

It is never easy to watch someone you love go through a hard time. It is even harder when you fully don’t understand what they are going through. Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. Also called major depression, major depressive disorder or clinical depression; it affects how you feel, think and behave and can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems. If you know someone dealing with depression, here are a few ways you can help. 

Educate Yourself - Learn the warning signs for suicide so you know when stepping in more might be needed. The more you learn about depression will only help you better be there for the one you love. 

Become a Good Listener - Let your loved one know that you are there for them if they ever need to just talk. Be careful not to give advice, but more to be that listening ear when they need it.

Offer Help - Whether it is to help them set up appointments, or to even go with them to therapy sessions, knowing your willingness to help will make a positive impact on your loved one. At Unger Primary Care Concierge, you get more than a physician who is a specialist in chronic disease states like depression. You can rely on Dr. Unger to take a comprehensive approach to your depression treatment.