{"id":165,"date":"2019-01-17T07:52:03","date_gmt":"2019-01-17T07:52:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/emarkets.com.server.digiteck.in\/wrdpress\/?p=165"},"modified":"2019-03-19T06:53:54","modified_gmt":"2019-03-19T06:53:54","slug":"depression-learn-ways-to-help-someone-overcome-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.speakin.co\/edit\/depression-learn-ways-to-help-someone-overcome-it\/","title":{"rendered":"Depression: Learn Ways to Help Someone Overcome it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"fff31b069dab2d4baa9938924ee8e97c\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8586106947150931\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4223625083\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Mental Health is a very serious problem in India.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">SOME FACTS RELATED TO MENTAL HEALTH<\/span><\/h1>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A student commits\u00a0<strong>suicide every hour<\/strong>\u00a0in India.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Every<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>3 seconds<\/strong>\u00a0there is an\u00a0<strong>attempted suicide<\/strong>\u00a0in India.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>4%<\/strong>\u00a0of Indian population above the age of 18 year in age\u00a0<strong>suffer from substance use disorder<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Over\u00a0<strong>56.7 million people<\/strong>\u00a0in India\u00a0<strong>suffer from<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>depression<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Only\u00a0<strong>0.06%<\/strong>\u00a0of the\u00a0<strong>health care budget<\/strong>\u00a0in India is\u00a0<strong>spent on Mental Healthcare.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">There is a severe\u00a0<strong>shortage of specialists<\/strong>\u00a0in India. There are\u00a0<strong>only 4000 psychiatrists, 3500 psychologists and 3500 mental health social workers<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">While\u00a0<strong>150 million Indians need mental health care<\/strong>, only\u00a0<strong>30 million<\/strong>\u00a0are\u00a0<strong>seeking care.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><em>Depression is one of the most common causes of Mental Illness.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Depression is a very common disease among all the age groups. Empathetically speaking, a person suffering from depression feels very lonely and sad. But, the illness itself doesn\u2019t live in the vacuum. It creates an effect which affects all the people who are near and dear to them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The fear of judgment makes them feel closed up. It leaves the family members in confusion and they don\u2019t actually understand what is happening.\u00a0<em>Communication with the person who is suffering from depression becomes very difficult.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h1 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">WAYS TO HELP YOUR FRIEND OR FAMILY MEMBER<\/span><\/h1>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">The question arises,<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><em>how can we help our friend or family member?<\/em><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Below are few ways to help them:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">EDUCATE YOURSELF<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">It\u2019s very important to educate yourself about the illness your friend is suffering from. It might be very difficult for you to cure them, but it will be easier if you understand their situation.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote\">\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">EDUCATING YOURSELF ON THEIR SITUATION WILL HELP YOU COPE UP WITH THEIR MOODS, AND GENERATE PATIENCE WITHIN YOU.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">ASK QUESTIONS<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Most of the times,<em><strong>\u00a0a person suffering from depression will never come and tell you what they are feeling<\/strong><\/em>. They always have a fear of being judged or criticised for their emotions. To know and understand their position, it\u2019s better to ask them. But, remember to\u00a0<em><strong>ask the questions empathetically<\/strong><\/em>. Below are few questions you can ask them:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>When did it start?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Do you think there is a situation which triggered it? What was the situation?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Are you having suicidal thoughts?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>What is it that still makes you feel happy?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>Is there a situation where you feel worse?<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\n<!-- Quick Adsense WordPress Plugin: http:\/\/quickadsense.com\/ -->\n<div class=\"fff31b069dab2d4baa9938924ee8e97c\" data-index=\"2\" style=\"float: left; margin: 10px 10px 10px 0;\">\n<script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n    style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n    data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n    data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n    data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-8586106947150931\"\r\n    data-ad-slot=\"5455236699\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n    (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u00a0HELPING THEM IDENTIFY THE STRESSOR<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Depression will always be accompanied by stress. Hence, identifying the stressor will help them and you understand their situation very well. When a person is suffering from stress, they are not able to think very well. Hence, the situation seems more complex to them. Thus, by identifying the stressor you can help them try and reduce them.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">TAKING OUTSIDE HELP:<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">No matter what illness someone is suffering from professional help is always required. You should encourage your friend or family member to take professional help in curing their illness.\u00a0<em><strong>It\u2019s the stigma and the fear of judgment which stops someone from taking professional help.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>Hence, you should encourage them to break the stigma and take the help required.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">ENHANCE THEIR STRENGTHS<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">A person who is suffering from depression will always feel that they are not worthy. They feel like they have lost all their strength and hope in their life. Hence, it becomes your responsibility to remind them of their strengths. You need to remind them that they are incredibly strong while facing this situation. It\u2019s always good to boost their confidence by showing them their achievements.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">BE WITH THEM AND LET THEM KNOW IT WILL GO AWAY<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">One of the basic things you can do is to be with them. Hence, by being with them you can make them laugh. And as we all know, laughter is the best medicine. No matter what joke, or stand-up comedy, or funny movie you watch together, it\u2019s always good to laugh. By doing this, they will know that you are there for them and are trying to make them feel better.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Also, a person suffering from depression feels like they can never get out of it. Hence, only one sentence can give them a lot of strength. All you have to say and remind them is,<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\u201cit will pass away, and you won\u2019t always feel the same way\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">LISTEN TO THEM<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Most importantly, just listen to them. Listening to them without any judgment or criticism will help them a long way.\u00a0<em><strong>Empathetic listening is one of the most important ways to let them know you are there for them.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0Also, it is the most important way to help your friend or family member.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">CONCLUSION<\/span><\/h2>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">Remember,\u00a0<strong>a professional will only spend a bit of time with the person.<\/strong>But, no one knows them better than you. Hence, supporting them in their time of need is very important.\u00a0<strong>It\u2019s you who spends the maximum amount of time with them.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u00a0<\/p>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h5 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>DISCLAIMER:<\/strong><\/span><\/h5>\r\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\">\r\n\r\n<\/span><\/p>\r\n<h6 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;\"><strong>THE VIEWS AND OPINIONS EXPRESSED IN THIS ARTICLE ARE THOSE OF THE AUTHOR AND DO NOT REFLECT THE VIEWS OF SPEAKIN, ITS MANAGEMENT OR AFFILIATES. 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