20 Things Never To Say To Someone With Depression

19. “Have you tried St. John’s Wort?”

This piece of advice comes in a varieties of forms: “Have you tried exercise?” “Have you tried Jesus?” “Have you tried meeting someone?” None of these seemingly endorphin-rich activities will help. In addition, such suggestions undermine the severity of the depressed person’s condition. Herbal remedies might have some effect on mild depression, but clinical depression needs a multi-pronged treatment approach under the guidance of a qualified professional.