---

CANDLELIGHTING

---

THE JEWISH VIEW

---

HOLIDAYS

---

JUDAISM 101

---

{weblog_name} - When Someone You Know Is Depressed
Comments (0)

Has someone ever confided feelings of depression to you?  This is not at all uncommon.  But when those feelings persist and impact a person’s health and well-being, it may be necessary to seek help.  As a concerned friend or family member, you may wonder how serious the depression is, and you may feel the need to encourage the person to seek treatment.  But often that is not an easy thing to do. The National Alliance on Mental Health reports that depression affects more than 6.5 million adults.  This illness can impact a person’s physical and emotional health, employment, family, and friendships.  Depression can be tricky.  Many of the symptoms can be misinterpreted or mistaken for other things.  For example, have you ever had a friend who began to cancel on you repeatedly at the last minute?  Have you worked… read more