How to get assistance for depression .
Seek assistance from those who give you a sense of security and well-being. The person you talk to only needs to be a good listener—someone who will listen to you intently and empathetically without becoming sidetracked or passing judgment. They don't need to be able to fix you.
Give face time a high priority:
While social media, texting, and phone conversations are excellent means of communication, they cannot take the place of face-to-face interactions. Talking to someone directly about your feelings can be a very easy yet effective method to both prevent and relieve depression.
Attempt to stay involved in social events even when you're not feeling it: Being among other people will help you feel less depressed, even if it often feels more comfortable to withdraw inside yourself when you're depressed.