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What to Say to Someone Who Is Depressed - Seventeen
8/4/22 at 6:30pm
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Neha Chaudhary, MD, Chief Medical Officer of teen mental health company BeMe, and child and adolescent psychiatrist at Harvard, and Dr. Kathy HoganBruen, a clinical psychologist and founder of District Anxiety Center in Washington, DC, explain what to say to someone who is depressed and what to avoid, and share the best mental health resources for those who have depression. “If you're worried about someone's safety, it's definitely time to go to a trusted adult and seek more help — even if it means breaking a friend’s confidence,” Dr. Chaudhary says. Dr. HoganBruen points out that a common symptom of depression is feeling like a burden, so someone might not come out and directly express what kind of support could help. Remind them of ways to get help“People often don't know, or forget, that depression is treatable just like any medical condition, like asthma or diabetes,” Dr. Chaudhary explains.Just like a physical condition, mental health conditions can be treated with an array of treatments, from professional counseling to self-care and medication.
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