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How Can Depression Be Treated?

Hi I just have a quick question for you. I have a friend who is dealing with depression caused by her home life. No physical abuse. She is around the age of 17. All i know is she has some kind of depression steming from home. The only specific example I know of is that she is forced to pay for her own food despite not having a job or the ability to currently have a job. But I do not know of this because i was told. She is a friend i rarely talk to and I only know of what she is dealing with from posts on social media. Nothing suicidal, just talking about problems and how she feels. I really want to help her and talk to her and maybe offer to take her out to eat if she ever has a problem with that, but I do not know how to approach her without her feeling awkward thay I am talking to her about this after never talking outside of school or without making her feel like I am intruding on her personal business. Basically, I just want to know how to initiate a conversation and the best way to go about offering help. Thanks a lot. I really appreciate it.
Fri, 20 Oct 2017
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it is a psychological problem consult clinical psychologist for counseling.life style is to be changed. take regular morning walk and lead a active life increase your socialisation. take balanced diet and fresh fruits and vegetable can take counseling from naturopath expert.
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How Can Depression Be Treated?

it is a psychological problem consult clinical psychologist for counseling.life style is to be changed. take regular morning walk and lead a active life increase your socialisation. take balanced diet and fresh fruits and vegetable can take counseling from naturopath expert.