It is always important to stay positive and upbeat around him, while offering ways to socialize and meet new friends. However, he may need professional help of some sort and real depression is not something to be taken lightly.
The best way to get a friend help who is suffering from depression is to talk to her. Let her know that you are there for her and that you care about her. Suggest she see her family doctor and offer to take her.
Whe your family suffers, it takes nothing
Person with depression suffers. There is no compensation. There is loss of money, job, studies. Personal, academic, social, financial loss is what the person suffers.
many farmer suffers during the great depression such as sick,dying
"The boy's therapist informed him he suffers from severe depression and prescribed an anti-depressant"
Buddy, sometimes just saying nothing can be the best thing. Just let her know that you're there for her, and you don't necessarily have to say anything to her. Just SHOW her that you're there. Look after her.
it is Bridget she suffers post natal depression and has a fatal accident
Yes, losing a friend can cause depression. Especially if you were close to that person.
"The boy's therapist informed him he suffers from severe depression and prescribed an anti-depressant"
Bipolar disorder is a mood disorder in which the sufferer suffers cycles of highs (mania/hypomania) and lows (depression). There are three main types; bipolar I (depression, full-blown mania), bipolar II (depression, hypomania) and cyclothymia (mild depression, hypomania).
sorry man but if I where you i would give up
Before anything else, please help her get a complete medical check-up, and she should ask her PCP if she/he things help with the depression is in order. If it is in order, encourage and help her to get it and follow through. There is no use in considering children if she suffers the worst that depression has to offer. Keep her safe and help her lift the depression.