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From Practical Advice on How to Help A Depressed (Possibly Suicidal) Friend by Caroline Madden, PhD
…s incredibly powerful. As a therapist, I ask you to be the person who cares enough to get involved. Be the person who asks, “How are you reallydoing?” Be the one who watches a movie with your depressed friend and offers to stay over just so they aren’t alone with dangerous thoughts in the middle of the night. Be the friend who says, “It’s time to get help.”
From Practical Advice on How to Help A Depressed (Possibly Suicidal) Friend by Caroline Madden, PhD
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