Many of us struggle with what to do when someone we know is depressed. We want to help but fear, confusion, or misunderstanding holds us back. Over at the Campaign for Core Christianity, I suggest eight guidelines for helping depressed people.
1. Prepare for it.
2. Don’t assume personal sin.
3. Measure the dimensions.
4. Don’t rush to or rule out medication.
5. Be holistic.
6. Involve family and friends.
7. Maintain spiritual disciplines.
8. Give hope.
Read my explanation of each point here.