How To Help A Friend With Depression, VOX ATL Teen Shares Her Experience

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February 17th, 2021

“Depression is an illness like any other, and it takes time to treat,” says VOX ATL’s Ella Dameron.“So if things aren’t improving right away, there is no reason to blame yourself, or think that any of your actions could have changed your friend’s illness negatively.”

Zeke Dameron / Courtesy of VOX ATL

By Ella Dameron

Around a year ago, my best friend texted me, “I was just diagnosed with depression.”

Unfortunately, I thought she was joking and simply texted back with “lol.”

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