Help for relatives

Too many people with depression suffer from the condition too long before they see a doctor and begin appropriate treatment. But very often it is hard to make the decision to see a doctor, and in these cases the people around you play a very important role in encouraging you - whether it is a family member, a good friend or a colleague - to go to the doctor.

In this section you can read about which danger signs you should look out for in a person close to you or a colleague, which point to depression. You can also read about how you can help this person through the depression, and there is advise about how you should behave towards a family member, a friend or colleague who is suffering from depression.