Supporting Others
Supporting someone with depression means offering empathy, patience, and understanding and is an important part of getting help.
If you think something is wrong, it probably is. Family, friends, and co-workers are often the first to notice that someone they care about is struggling with depression or bipolar disorder. Intervening isn’t always easy, but you CAN help. You are in a strong position to make a difference. You know the person. You care about their well-being. After you learn how to offer support and encourage treatment, you will be ready to approach the person you are concerned about.
14.5 Million
U.S. adults aged 18 or older had at least one major depressive episode with severe impairment in the past year
Depression In Teens
Depression can interfere with everyday life for teens and can lead to academic failure, substance abuse, bullying or being bullied, eating disorders, and suicide. Teen depression is often mistaken for normal teen angst, with many of the behaviors associated with adolescence — moodiness, anger, social withdrawal — actually being signs of depression.
More than 15%
of teenagers experience depression symptoms
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In The Workplace
Often times a depressed employee will not seek treatment because they fear the effect it will have on their job and they are concerned about confidentiality. Many employees are also unaware they have depression or they fear their insurance is inadequate to cover costs.
12 Billion
working days are lost globally each year to depression and anxiety
