For most, helping someone who needs help is no big deal. They will go out of their way to figure out a way to help them. And that's the key: FIGURING OUT A WAY TO HELP. When dealing with people have have been diagnosed with Depression, KNOW YOUR FACTS. Spend the time to want to know how to help someone with DEPRESSION. Know what is acceptable to say and what is not acceptable to say to a depressed person. If you really care for that person, DO THE HOMEWORK, GET THE FACTS, AND BECOME KNOWLEDGEABLE. You may be the only person in their life at that moment that can help them.