Tips and tricks

Can someone fire you for having depression?

Can someone fire you for having depression?

No. It is illegal for an employer to discriminate against you simply because you have a mental health condition. This includes firing you, rejecting you for a job or promotion, or forcing you to take leave.

How long does the average person stay depressed?

Depressive events must last at least two weeks to meet the diagnostic criteria to qualify as a depressive episode. Studies found that the average duration of a major depressive episode is between three or four months, while other research has estimated that the average duration is 6 to 10.7 months.

Should I tell people I’m struggling with depression?

Making the decision to tell people that you’re struggling with depression is a big step. Not only is it difficult to let people in during this difficult time, sadly, there are still many misconceptions about mental illness and the last thing you want is to feel stigmatised because of it.

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How do you deal with someone who is depressed?

Pestering or shaming them about it will only hurt, not help. If they’ve been keeping their depression private, it will be that much harder to deal with others getting irritated with them because they can’t perform at the level that’s expected of mentally healthy people.

Why do people with depression feel their situation is hopeless?

Having someone tell you to try harder when you are already giving it your best effort can be demoralizing and may make a person with depression feel their situation is hopeless. There are many reasons depression develops and a person cannot necessarily control all of the risk factors involved.

Is it bad to say hurtful things to someone who’s depressed?

For people who are dealing with depression, it can be very hurtful and harmful. When you’re caring for (and about) someone who is depressed, you may say hurtful things when you are feeling frustrated or worried. If you find yourself thinking “who cares?”