How to Be a Support Partner
When you agree to be a Support Partner, you can really help someone with depression. You can be there to help them on the road to getting better. Some of the everyday things you might offer to do for your partner include:
| Emotional Support | Practical Support |
| Call every evening to check in | Help make an appointment with a healthcare professional |
| Meet once a week | Help pick children up from school or after-school activities |
| Encourage them to stick with the care plan | Help cook dinner for them on occasion |
An important tool for you will be the Being a Support Partner guidebook. It will offer steps to:
- Understand the different symptoms of depression
- Make a commitment
- Break down barriers to support
- Build a network of support
- Understand the road to recovery
Start helping your loved one with depression today. Download Being a Support Partner now or download the entire set of Support Partners guidebooks.
Remember, it is important for a person with depression to get help from a doctor. Only a doctor can suggest the care plan that is best for them.