Depression can be a serious ailment, especially if the person does not feel supported. You can help by knowing the right ways to be supportive and offer assistance.
抑郁是一种非常严重的疾病，尤其是病人觉得无人支持的情况下w~dTUk@6nQC3qP。了解为朋友提供支持的几种方法，你也可以贡献自己的力量[[C(6nSwm+buwC。

You Will Need
你需要

A caring, supportive attitude
关怀，支持的态度

Time
时间

Patience
耐心

Research
调查

A computer with internet access
能够上网的电脑

Steps
步骤

STEP 1 Offer support
1.提供支持

Offer support and friendship to the individual and be there for them when they need advice or just to talk.
向对方提供支持和友情，当他们需要建议或需要有人聊天的时候，伴随左右9-)z4!5QD=~M。

One of the most important things you can do for a depressed person is be there for them, unconditionally, and let them know they can count on you.
你可以为抑郁病人做的最重要的事情之一就是无条件地陪在他们身边，让他们知道，他们可以依赖你At&)y9Lxb~O。

STEP 2 Suggest evaluation
2.建议评估

Suggest that the individual be evaluated and treated by a health care professional. Help them make and keep the appointment.
建议病人接受医疗保健专家的评估和治疗&_[S!_ja,-1mM_T9F]。帮助他们进行预约)cSJTc;1jZyU(Hp;。

STEP 3 Educate yourself
3.自我教育

Educate yourself on the individual’s condition and what to expect during their treatment and recovery. You can find many helpful resources using the internet.
自我教育病人的情况，了解治疗和康复期间可能出现的情况MthmJXl#Inw#。通过互联网可以找到许多有帮助的资料CxtDL6o=e=;t0NMF。

STEP 4 Support their treatment plan
4.支持他们的治疗计划

Support the individual’s treatment plan by helping them schedule appointments and follow medication schedules. Encourage them to stick to their plan.
支持其治疗计划，帮助他们安排预约，追踪药物情况h%YwOvuB*)c%jCMo_H];。鼓励他们坚持计划.oyHAMgG^J。

STEP 5 Encourage and support positive activities
5.鼓励和支持积极的活动

Encourage and support activities with friends, family, colleagues, and support groups. Encourage hobbies.
鼓励和支持他们与朋友，家人，同事，支持团体一起活动rHldr8Zru.bO4*XlY。鼓励他们发展兴趣爱好2iG!wA@*jL;bbm;W。

STEP 6 Allow individual to make decisions
6.鼓励他们做出决定

Allow them to make decisions about social activities, like which movies to see or which restaurants to visit. This helps build confidence and self-esteem.
鼓励他们做出关于社交活动的决定，比如看什么电影，去哪家餐馆qR^VQo;tt7wYj。这样可以帮助他们建立自信和自尊,Nk2A53SMiT--wZ。

STEP 7 Give positive feedback
7.给出积极的反馈

Give the individual positive feedback and compliments on their progress as often as possible.
经常对他们的进展给出积极的反馈和赞扬.t4j!)P2(*k.x8bSJ。

STEP 8 Feed your own soul
8.回馈自己的灵魂

Feed your own soul by taking time for yourself and your own interests.
为自己和自己的兴趣留出一点时间，回馈自己的灵魂HwN~|1yTB~t61&n%。

More than 20 million Americans have been diagnosed with depression.
超过2000万美国人被诊断患有抑郁症f+MQ*4Z.(_。
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