We can support someone who is depressed in a variety of ways but for this Sharepost my focus is on listening and understanding. These are two of the most important emotional support mechanisms we can provide and go a long way in helping the person feel they are understood and still of value.
People differ in the extent to which they feel able or capable of offering support. Sometimes the issue boils down to a genuine lack of understanding about what the person is experiencing, sometimes its...
It's ironic. When you've lost your job or are struggling financially, as many people are these days, you need depression treatment more... Read more »
New Mexico lawmakers are considering a bill that will allow family members, doctors or other parties to seek a court order forcing a... Read more »
As I said in an earlier blog, knowing how to handle your health insurer is one way to be a smart patient. Knowing how to handle denials is... Read more »
Recently I wrote about ways in which friends and relatives can help the recovery process by showing understanding during depression. In... Read more »
1. Recognize that clinical depression is a disease. Internalizing this fact will help your child in two ways. One, it will hopefully keep... Read more »
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