How to help someone depressed and in grief?

When people are depressed and grieving, you can help them in these ways:

1. Ask questions. Example: "how are you feeling?" and "what do you need to get better".

2. Tell them it is OK to cry because you're here for them.

3. Offer to find grief counseling for them.

4. Express condolences - "I am sorry that you feel sad and that you lost someone close to you".

5. Suggest a hug if they feel comfortable

6. Suggest making them food or drink

7. Ask them if they want to be still and pray

8. Suggest sharing comfortable silence

9. Ask them if they want to talk about their feelings

10. Watch their favourite funny show with them