Table of Contents
Talking To DepressionForeword
by Martha ManningPreface
PART IGETTING STARTED
Chapter One
An Overview of Depression: Frequently Asked Questions
Chapter Two
Where to Start: Deciding You Can Help
Chapter Three
Seeing Through Their Eyes: What Depression Feels Like
PART IIWHAT TO SAY
Chapter Four
Opening the Conversation: First Things to Say
Chapter Five
Words That Wound: What Not to Say
Chapter Six
Words That Work: What to Say
Chapter Seven
Dos and Dont's: A Helpful Reference
Chapter Eight
Answering and Unanswerable: Responding to Difficult Questions
PART IIIWHAT TO DO
Chapter Nine
Without Words: Using Body Language to Show Your Support
Chapter Ten
Some Practical Support: Ways You Can Help Keep Life on Track
Chapter Eleven
Gifting: What You Can Give to Help Healing Happen
PART IVSUICIDE
Chapter Twelve
Warning Signs: What to Look For
Chapter Thirteen
Assessing Imminent Danger: What to Ask
Chapter Fourteen
Still Here: Moving Toward Survival
PART VLIVING DAY TO DAY
Chapter Fifteen
Situation by Situation: One Thing at a Time
PART VIKIDS AND TEENAGERS
Chapter Sixteen
Tips for Kids: When Someone in the Family Is Suffering from Depression
Chapter Seventeen
Tips About Kids: When They Are Depressed Themselves
PARTt VIITAKING CARE OF YOURSELF
Chapter Eighteen
Talking to Yourself: Sustaining Your Strength
Afterword
Easing the Way
Resources
Where to Find Out More