topic Detecting depression in Supporting family and friends

Detecting depression

Poontank — Thu, 21 May 2015 01:24:46 GMT

I think my friend has depression but I'm not sure. how do i tell?

Detecting depression

Lesbehonest — Thu, 21 May 2015 01:28:06 GMT

If theyre really your friends you should be able to ask them straight out! x

Detecting depression

Chris_B — Thu, 21 May 2015 01:34:33 GMT

Hi Poontank,

Have a look at these pages on our website for some information on:

How to support a friend

Signs of depression

Also, if you're stuck on knowing how to start that conversation as Lesbehonest suggested, have a look at the video below:

We also have an app for helping you with how you can check in with a friend if you're concerned about saying the wrong thing or making the situation worse:

The Check-in app

Detecting depression

Poontank — Thu, 21 May 2015 01:57:07 GMT

Thank you Lesbehonest. i will try and ask her 🙂

Detecting depression

Poontank — Thu, 21 May 2015 01:59:10 GMT

Thank you Chris B, this has been very helpful. Thank you also for sharing this app, will have to download it 🙂