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WORDS: FAYE M SMITH.

How to... help someone with depression Anxiety specialist Fiona Lamb (fionalamb.com), shares her advice 1 Don’t judge ‘The most common reason for people not seeking help is fear that others will think less of them or dismiss their problems as insignificant. Being understanding about it is a crucial step.’ 2 Help them see things differently ‘When you’re suffering from depression, it’s all too easy to start thinking of yourself as weak or a failure. But depression isn’t a personal failing, it’s an illness and it can be treated with the right sort of attention. Help them recognise that the way they feel isn’t a reflection on them.’ 3 Go and find professional help ‘You need to be able to recognise when the person you’re trying to help needs something that you can’t give them. Help them make contact…

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Woman's Own (Digital) - 1 Issue, 15-Apr-2019

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