have any tips for helping a friend out of depression? think it's even possible?
It is not up to you. All that can be done is to be available when/if they wish to talk about it.
suggest some inspirations to read?
just make sure they know "your door is always open". like hess said, it's entirely up to them.
when i feel depressed i am usually pretty resistant to getting help. but someone wanting to hang out with you or talking to you can make your day.
I think the most effective thing you can do is just make sure they know that you're they're to listen if they want to talk. otherwise I don't think there's a lot you can do to help other than being an all-around good friend.
so basically what dbrown said. I just typed this before I read his reply and am going to post this anyways.
so basically what dbrown said. I just typed this before I read his reply and am going to post this anyways.