7 АПРИЛ-2017 г.

СВЕТОВЕН ДЕН НА ЗДРАВЕТО - ДЕПРЕСИЯТА - 7 АПРИЛ-2017 г.

Depression afflicts over 300 million people around the world (WHO, 2017).

If you know someone who suffers from depression , YOU can be of help:
- Be there for them and show support by visits, calls and messages. Kind persistence is crucial.
- Listen with compassion avoiding comments that invalidate the experience, and avoid comparisons as each person's experience is unique.
- Be thoughtful when giving suggestions  - the person suffering from depression is usually fully aware and wishes life was different.
- Invite them to engage in healthy activities  like going together for walks.
- Pray for them and pray with them if they desire.
- Offer to help with household duties or cook healthy meals for them.
- Encourage them to seek professional help .
- Be patient - recovery from depression can be slow.

Even in the midst of darkness, there is HOPE!