How to get help • Help is available if you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or mental health matters. “Really try to do the sort of things that you would do for your physical health,” Raison said. “If you have caring, smaller, supportive relationships with other people, it’s a big protective factor against getting depressed. It’s also a factor that can really help you get over depression.”Don’t give upBe persistent in seeking help. We hope these five tips help you better care for a depressed brain.

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