I've been seeing people say "Depression is real, kindly reach out to me and talk to me"

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First people in depression don't reach out. That's why they Love to isolate themselves. They don't have that zeal or power to reach out to you and start talking. It's very rare for them to do that

As a friend, you should reach out to your friends and loved ones. If you truly care and concerned about "people in depression" you'd check up on your friends and Loved ones

I don mean check up like "How far na" "Just want to know how you are" and that's it. They won't say jack that way. Reach out well. You can ask "How are you" like 3 to 5 times

When you notice a change of behaviour, attitude in your friends and Loved ones, reach out to them and know what's up with them.

You can have friends that are laughing and still depressed, you can have friends that look cool and still depressed. Check up on your friends and Loved. Call them, Visit them if you can, Video call too. Just chatting may not cut it

Emphasis is on Friends and Loved ones. It's easier for them to open to people they can trust or see as true friends.

Always Pray For them too. Even though Depression is a mental illness, it's also a spirit! Pray for your friends