Gotten Brian to talk to someone who could help him with his depression on an ongoing basis. (It's an incredible burden for a friend to be the only person who knows that someone is suicidal.

Supporting a friend with depression through lighthearted, consistent communication. Avoid pressure, emphasize shared joy, and remind them they’re valued beyond their struggles.

I have a friend I’ll call “Scott.” We have known each other for 15 years or so and have been retired for the last few years. He enjoyed working before he retired due to a plant closure.

I hid my postpartum depression and everyone thought I was fine. I wasn't. One friend helped me find a therapist and made it easy for me to get help.

Supporting a friend with depression can feel impossible. Here, therapists share five practical ways you can make a difference.

Dear Amy: I have a very close friend who is extremely depressed. She is negative about every aspect of her life: marriage, career and self-image. She posts negative memes on ...

Medical students should also notice physical shifts of peers which may be a sign their friend is depressed.

Therapy and medications can help. But some simple self-care ideas can lift a person's mood and add a sense of peace and joy to everyday life.

Treatment-resistant depression, when a person with depression doesn't respond to two different treatments each over eight weeks, is also fairly common.