What is Depression?
A mental health condition characterised by persistent sadness, loss of interest, and impaired daily functioning, affecting mood and behaviour.
How can Youthrive help?
Youthrive has a variety of psychologists who can children and adults deal with depression. At Youthrive, we provide a safe space for expressing feelings; teaching coping skills, and helping with realistic goal setting. We use techniques such as cognitive-behavioural therapy to identify and change negative thought patterns, along with mindfulness, art therapy, and play therapy for children. We offer group programs for peer support and family therapy involving parents and relatives in the healing process. With your consent, our psychologists may also collaborate with other healthcare providers for medication management and holistic care.
Ways to support a person with depression
To help someone with depression, be supportive and non-judgmental through actively listening and showing empathy. . Showing you care without trying to fix their problems can be of great help.
Encourage the person to seek professional help, such as visiting their GP or seeing a psychologist.. Offering help to organise this support along with other daily tasks can be a practical way to help.
Be patient and avoid giving unsolicited advice that might minimise their feelings. Maintain regular check-ins and invite them to social activities without applying pressure.
We also recommend that people educate themselves about depression, tobetter understand it and provide more effective support.
The best way to help is to respect boundaries, be consistent, reliable, encourage healthy habits like exercise, a balanced diet, and adequate sleep. Remind them recovery takes time and they are not alone.
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