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When your friend is depressed and retreating from life, how do you draw her out of her shell without nudging her into an uncomfortable situation? It's important to recognize that depression is extremely common and, like any illness, deserves your compassion. One in six people will experience depression sometime in his or her life, according to the American Psychiatric Association.
当你的朋友抑郁退缩时，你该如何将她拉出自己的'壳'，同时又不会让她陷入不舒服的境地呢？有这样的意识非常重要：抑郁症非常普遍，像任何疾病一样，它值得你的同情。美国精神病学协会表示，六分之一的人会在他或她的一生中得抑郁症。
Depression can also be terribly isolating, so anything you can do to help your friend stay engaged is a step in the right direction, explains Tracy Cummings, MD, a staff psychiatrist and medical director at the Lindner Center of Hope, an affiliate of Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. "Even just reaching out and listening could make such a difference," she says.
抑郁症也可能让人非常孤立，所以只要你能让朋友有参与感，那你的方向就是正确的，特雷西·卡明斯医学博士解释道，她是辛辛那提儿童医院附属机构林德纳希望中心的精神科医生和医学主任。"甚至只是去找他/她，倾听他/她说话，都能让一切大不一样，"她说道。
Be present
陪伴左右
If your BFF suddenly doesn't want to go out anymore or seems listless, you know something's not right. Depression can show up in many different ways: Your friend may appear sad, anxious, or lacking in energy. Things you used to do together no longer interest her.
如果你最好的朋友突然间不想出门，或者看起来没精打采，那肯定有问题。抑郁症的方式多种多样：你的朋友可能会伤心、焦虑，无精打采。以往你们一起做的事情也无法再让她提起兴趣。
A lot of times, people who are depressed don't want to burden someone else with their feelings. But it's important to let them know that you care and you're willing to be part of the solution, Dr. Cummings explains. "Your job isn't to fix them, but to be present."
很多时候，患抑郁症的人不想让别人感到负担。但让抑郁症患者知道你关心他、愿意替他想办法治疗是很重要的，卡明斯医生解释道。"你的任务不是治好他，而是陪着他。"
Talk about it
聊聊抑郁症
As uncomfortable as it may be to openly discuss someone's depression, that person's symptoms are just as real as the crushing pain of a migraine or broken leg. Using respectful language and offering support if someone is having trouble can go a long way toward eliminating the stigma of depression.
虽然公开谈论别人的抑郁症会让人感到不适，但这个人的症状却与偏头痛和腿断了很疼一样真实。如果某人患病了，那么尊重他、支持他则能大大消除抑郁症带给他们的羞耻感。
Say, 'Join me!'
说，'和我一起吧！'
People tend to isolate when they're depressed, and that can worsen their depression, Dr. Cummings explains. That's why engaging your friend or family member in some kind of social interaction or activity-whether that's catching a funny movie or grabbing coffee together-can really help.
抑郁症的人往往会隔离自己，而这只会加剧他们的抑郁，卡明斯医生解释道。所以让朋友或家人和你一起参与社会互动或活动--不管是看一部搞笑的电影还是一起喝杯咖啡--都能起到作用。
Here's how to overcome her reluctance: Instead of asking, "Do you want to do this with me?" say, "I'd really like for you to come with me."
如何让她心甘情愿的和你一起呢？你不要问她"你要不要和我一起啊？"，而应该这样说"我真的很希望你和我一起。"
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