Shaking hands with the left hand is acceptable. For those who cannot shake hands, touch the person on the shoulder or arm to welcome and acknowledge their presence. Depression in people with chronic illness frequently responds to treatment. True Treatment of depression in people with chronic illness is usually very effective. A combination of therapy and medication is significantly better than either treatment alone.
Antidepressants can help reduce symptoms, usually over a period of weeks.
When talking with a person in a wheelchair for more than a few minutes, sit in a chair to place yourself at the person's eye level. True The Disability Etiquette Handbook recommends that, whenever possible, you should use a chair when talking with a person in a wheelchair for more than a few minutes. Placing yourself at the other person's eye level makes it easier to hold a conversation. Also, never lean on a person's wheelchair. The chair is part of the space that belongs to the person who uses it.