| Statement |
Unhelpful |
Helpful |
| N |
% |
N |
% |
| Keep out of their way to give them some space |
28 |
76 |
9 |
24 |
| Take them out to the pub for a few drinks to help them forget about their worries |
32 |
87 |
5 |
14 |
| Tell them about your worries to help them put their own problems in perspective |
31 |
84 |
6 |
16 |
| Reassure them that everything will be better soon |
21 |
57 |
16 |
43 |
| Include them in social activities with other friends |
0 |
0 |
37 |
100 |
| Spend time talking with them about their experience |
0 |
0 |
37 |
100 |
| Help them identify the cause of the depression and suggest ways to remove the cause |
6 |
16 |
31 |
84 |
| Take them out of the house sometimes |
0 |
0 |
37 |
100 |
| Encourage them to take time off work or take a holiday |
4 |
19 |
30 |
81 |
| Encourage them to focus on the positive things of life |
4 |
11 |
32 |
89 |
