Reading – 10 Ways to Support a Friend Who is Suffering with Depression

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“According to the US Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Mental Health, Black people are 20% more likely to suffer serious psychological distress than White people. Although our suicide rates are lower, it’s clear that our community is under severe mental health distress and there are many of us who find ourselves either suffering or supporting someone who is.”

Obviously, this site is targeted to black women, and I am not in the demographic, but I found the article and I think the advice is good for everyone!

10 Ways to Support a Friend Who is Suffering with Depression

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