There are many symptoms of depression. Some women experience more severe symptoms than others do. In women who want children, infertility can be a source of depression. Miscarriages and surgical menopause can also cause depression. The more children a woman has, the more likely it is that she'll experience depression.
Poverty is a pathway to depression.
Help the depressed person get appropriate diagnosis and treatment. Encourage them to stay with the treatment and, if necessary, accompany them to appointments. Offer emotional support and be patient, affectionate and encouraging. Be a good listener, point out realities and offer hope. Do not judge the depressed person or accuse them of faking an illness or of being lazy.