Sage-Tips

What can save me from depression?

Build strong relationships. Having a strong support system and an active social life is important for our mental health. Research has shown that having even “adequate” social support can protect against depression. Make sure that you’re regularly connecting with friends and family, even when your lives are busy.

Is it true that anyone can become depressed?

Research shows that depression runs in families. Some people inherit genes that contribute to depression. But not everyone who has a family member with depression will develop it too. And many people with no family history of depression still get depressed.

Is there life after depression?

There is life after depression – a strong, healthy, happy life – and the research has found the factors that will help to make this possible and those that will get in the way.

Is there hope for depressed people?

Depression keeps itself alive with an intense, overwhelming sense of hopelessness. This hopelessness kills the motivation to reach into the world for support, something that is already fragile because of the stigma that is so often attached to mental illness. New research, published in the journal Psychiatry Research, offers a reason for hope.

How can I help my loved one recover from depression?

And if you neglect your own health, it can become overwhelming. That said, your companionship and support can be crucial to your loved one’s recovery. You can help them to cope with depression symptoms, overcome negative thoughts, and regain their energy, optimism, and enjoyment of life.

Why is it so hard to get a depressed person into treatment?

Getting a depressed person into treatment can be difficult. Depression saps energy and motivation, so even the act of making an appointment or finding a doctor can seem daunting. Depression also involves negative ways of thinking. The depressed person may believe that the situation is hopeless and treatment pointless.