These types of statements often sound like criticisms to a depressed person. Watch and listen for signs of suicide. If you think suicide is an immediate possibility, do not leave him alone and contact a mental health professional, hospital emergency room or law enforcement agency. But even though 80 percent of people who seek help will get relief, just one in three people actually seek help. The most effective treatment for depression is a combination of antidepressant medication and counseling.
Medications are most effective in relieving symptoms of depression.