What to Do or Say When a Loved One is Depressed…
Or What NOT to Say or Do
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Resources and Articles
http://www.helpguide.org/home-pages/depression.htm (Depression information for those who want to help)
http://www.suicidology.org (American Association of Suicidology – training on response)
http://www.qprinstitute.com (training for laypersons on crisis response)
http://www.dbsalliance.org (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance)
http://www.afsp.org (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
My Depressed Loved One Won’t Get Out of Bed – What Am I to Say?
Short and Sweet: What Do the Best Supports Look Like?
How Loving God Makes You a Better Support
Your Loved One Has Depression. Believe What S/he Has to Say
What Can I Say to Pull My Depressed Loved One Out of It?
Scolding a Severely Depressed Person for Being Depressed Makes It Worse.
Why Mental Health and Recovery Advocacy is Important for Christians Part 1
Why Mental Health and Recovery Advocacy is Important for Christians Part 2
Why Mental Health and Recovery Advocacy is Important for Christians Part 3