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Mental Health (Expert Forum)
how can i help my freind?
Answered by
Roger Gould, M.D. - Mental Health, Wellness
Questions posted in the Mental Health forum are being answered by Dr. Roger L. Gould, author of the Mastering Stress and Depression program and affiliated with the UCLA. Department of Psychiatry. Topics covered include anger, attention deficit disorder (ADD), bipolar disorder, dementia, electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), learning disabilities, memory, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, personality disorders, phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), schizophrenia, stress, transitions, and work problems.
how can i help my freind?
by wateva007, Jul 17, 2008 04:57PM
my freind is going into ddepression and i have realised it from his behaviour. he doesnt want 2 admit it and its hard to tell him that he is depressed. what can i do to help him because im sure that he will definetly not go get help, take medication or accept the fact that he is depressed.wat do i do?
Doctor's Answer
by Roger Gould, M.D., Jul 17, 2008 05:02PM
, Jul 17, 2008 05:02PM
To: wateval007
You may be sure he won't get help, but that may change if you can have an open, non-judgemental, non pressuring conversation with your friend about what you observe and what you think might be going on.
Member Comments (2)
by wateva007, Jul 17, 2008 05:05PM
To: doesnt understand
well he is stubborn and would not even listen to his own girlfreind either.she is worried but seems to give up because he seems to see everything dark and pushes everyone away.we love him so want to help.any advices on what else we could do as he will deffinetly not get help. please help.
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