I'm Still Human: Understanding Depression With Kindness (Expanded Edition - 2021)

This helps to build confidence and promote independence.
7. Keep nagging and pestering the depressed to change. This is
often done in the name of kindness, “It’s for your own good!” We
need to be mindful that at times, this could be a reflection of our
impatience and non-acceptance. The expected improvement is also
sometimes more for our needs rather than theirs (e.g. we feel
shameful that we have a family member with depression). A better
way is to stay calm, be honest and kind with our feelings, listen to
their needs, and be generous with encouragement.
The next part will be on the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) that
I received from my patients during their depression treatment. Feel
free to ask your mental health professional on anything related to
your depression. Be kind to yourself, you deserve good service –
your satisfaction is our inspiration. Of course, it’s impossible for me
to answer all questions related to your depression treatment.
Therefore, If there’s anything that isn’t answered through the 20
FAQ’s, kindly refer to your mental health professional or more
information available in “Further reading on depression
(page 198).”
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