Best Things to Say to a Friend Who’s Depressed (video)

When you’re trying to talk to a friend who’s depressed, it can be frustrating. It’s kind of a minefield if you have never experienced depression yourself. The situation’s complicated by an issue on the depressed person’s side. It’s very hard for someone with depression to think clearly, let alone communicate how to you what depression feels like, how it’s affecting them, or what they need from you.

But there are some things you can say, (and offer) that, while not guaranteed to make the depressed person feel better, could make it easier for them to talk to you and spend time with you.