What to do When a Friend
is Depressed:
A Student Guide
Foreward
You know that these school years can be
complicated and demanding. Deep down, you are not quite sure of who you are, what you want
to be, or whether the choices you make from day-to-day are the best decisions.
Sometimes the many changes and pressures you are facing threaten to overwhelm you. So,
it isn't surprising that from time to time you or one of your friends feels
"down" or discouraged.
But what about those times when a friend's activity and outlook on life stay
"down" for weeks and begin to affect your relationship? If you know someone like
this, your friend might be suffering from depression. As a friend, you can help.
top
more about
depression | how to tell fact from fiction
| depression symptoms
finding help
general depression | suicide facts | co-occurrence
of depression | research
in adolescents | in
women | in older adults | employers | send to friend |