Do's

• Unconditional love, patience and care are vital to healing.
• Be aware about the disease. The more information you will have, the more equipped you will be in dealing with the disease.
• Seek counselling and share your fears, stress and problems with your loved ones.
• Increase social interactions and indulgence in recreational activities.
• Enrol in stress-management classes or practice yoga and meditation to calm the mind.
• Be positive. Avoid negative thoughts. Maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Don'ts

• Never criticize the patient or show lack of respect towards the patient.
• Never ignore the symptoms of patient as trivial.
• Try not to bring up the topic of Depression again and again in front of the patient. Help him/her lead a normal life.