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How can I tell if my friend is depressed?

My friend has been staying at home a lot and not wanting to hang out or go out as much. She has called in sick from work several times over the last month. She has been going through a lot lately and I am worried that she is depressed. I do not know that much about depression and do not want to jump to any conclusions too quickly. How can I tell if she is depressed. How can I help her?

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Depression is not something to be taken lightly. Here are three great sites that will answer many of your questions. 

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/DS00175/DSECTION=2

http://www.depressionisreal.org/

http://www.cymbalta.com/depression/causes.jsp?ccd=mdddtc87&WT.srch=1

Good luck and best wishes to both you and your friend. Your friend is fortunate to have a friend like you that cares. 


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Only a trained practitioner can diagnose depression. Your friend may not want to go on her own but you should offer to accompany her to visit a psychiatrist. Most forms of depression are treatable with medication.


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