Do you believe that a mere opening up can change the scenario for many people? I have 2 dear friends of mine (from different countries) who are brilliant in all the possible ways and yet, are having their own depressive thoughts swirling about their bright heads. I want to help, though it's not in my power...The one example of depression fighter which I'm very proud about is my mom. Last year I took her out of Ukrainian colds to live with me in Thailand for 3 months. It did open her up to the new perceptions and other realities people are living in. Later she came back to Ukraine, still roaming in her gloomy thoughts...A year has left, she has completed her first in a lifetime acting course, got a job that she loves, constantly explores the new city she's living in and gives me more reasons to smile that I'd dream of!!! I'm not an expert "depressionist" for sure, though from what I saw, it's not only opening and acknowledging of the state that's needed. But also a fundamental shift of mind\perception. And that has to be done by the walker in person. Nobody could walk our Path and our story for us.