Helping others with depression/self harm

• Talk to the person that is depressed or self harming 
• Try to always be there for them whenever they need someone to talk to 
• Try hard not to give up on them that will just make them feel even worse 
• Spend lots of time with them and keep on letting them know that you care, love them and that you understand them 
• Encourage them to talk to a counsellor or doctor or a trusted adult 
• Sometimes a person with depression may just need someone to listen, care for them and to give them a hug 
• It is very important to not ignore them 
• Try and stay calm when you are talking to someone with depression try to be fair with them, offer them support