Being around someone depressed can just feel so totally hopeless. They are hopeless at that time. They've given up. They don't want to be with other people. They're trying to separate, they're trying to isolate. But you being there can mean a lot. It can mean the difference between life and death and there's a lot of things you can do. 1. Be present. You don't have to talk, you don't have to announce you're there just be present. 2. Verbalize your support. 3. Hold them close and let them share t