When someone is depressed you want to be careful what you say to them. If you do not say the right things to them you can risk causing their depression to get worse. Try and get them to talk to you to see what is making them feel so depressed. Do not force them to talk if they do not want to, though, as it could make them feel worse. If they don’t want to talk, don’t force them to feel better, but let them know you will be there for them when they are ready to talk.
You are not alone in this. I’m here for you
You may not believe it now, but the way you’re feeling will change
I may not be able to understand exactly how you feel, but I care about you and want to help
When you want to give up, tell yourself you will hold off for just one more day, hour, minute—whatever you can manage
I’m sad to hear you’re hurting
Have you told your doctor how you are feeling?
Do you need someone to talk with?
Your life makes a difference to me
You aren't weak or defective
This isn't an ending. You can beat this
I know you probably don’t feel like it right now but let’s go for a walk
Depression is a real thing
Explain it to me. I want to understand
There’s nothing you can say to me that will send me away from you