Different types of depression include major depressive disorder, persistent depressive disorder, peripartum depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

Depression is a treatable condition and effective interventions typically include psychotherapy (talk therapy), medication or a combination of these approaches.

• Express empathy
• Offer to listen or spend time with them 
• Let them know their experiences and feelings are valid
• Help them with tasks that depression can make difficult 

• Tell them to “Cheer up” or “Think Positive.”
• Express shock
• Belittle 
• Blame 
• Shame