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Hi everyone, my name is Izzah, a second-year pharmacy student. I live in Bota, Perak. I love eating desserts such as cake, cookies, and ice cream. I hope we can work together in the future. Nice to meet you all.

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People always feel sad or depressed when facing life challenges such as our loved one passing away. Even though sadness is a natural feeling of the human experience, these feelings can negatively affect us. When someone experiences an intense feeling of sadness for a long extended period, they may have a mood disorder such as Major Depressive Disorder (MDD).
People with MDD can affect many areas of their lives because it can affect their moods and behaviour, such as sleep and appetite.

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Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is extraordinarily high and growing over time. World Health Organization (WHO) stated that More than 264 million people suffer from depression worldwide, and depression is the leading cause of disability globally. This situation is hazardous as people with symptoms of MDD are severe enough to interfere with their daily activities. It might also influence their relationship with people. Without we notice, there must be anyone surrounding us who has depression that can cause problems in their life.

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Firstly, caregivers should offer to accompany their loved ones to the next appointment. We need to understand that depression seldom gets better without treatment, and it can actually worsen over time. Research from the University of Pennsylvania shows that both antidepressant medications and cognitive therapy are effective in reducing the symptoms.

By offering and reminding their loved ones about the treatment, caregivers can encourage them to continue treatment. They can continually update the personal doctor about their loved one condition, whether he or she took medication or not according to the schedule. They also should remind their loved ones to do their counselling homework or light therapy treatment every morning.

I want to share my experience with you all regarding my friend who has Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Her family is very supportive because they always remind her to take medication every day. Even though she is diagnosed for having MDD, she is very cheerful. Because of her bright personality, I realize that society's stigma, saying MDD patients have aggressive behaviour is totally wrong.

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1. https://www.psycom.net/helping-someone-depressed
2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2748674/
3. https://www.helpguide.org/articles/depression/helping-someone-with-depression.htm

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At the end of my presentation, my audience will do:

1. reach out to people with MDD by giving moral support and asking them if they need any help. This way can reduce their burden to undergo daily life.
2. Throw away all the stigma and discrimination towards MDD patients, such as they are recognized as aggressive, violent, and dangerous.

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Lastly, caregivers and friends should listen passionately to their loved ones' overwhelming feelings and problems. Their depression is not for us to fix, but being present and listening to our loved one's talk can help them feel heard. They also will realize that there is someone beside them who wants to support them. There is some phrases that we can use to comfort someone with MDD while listening to their problem such as:

·         I am here for you

·         You’re not alone in this

·         I might not understand exactly how you feel right now, but I want to help you

·         Tell me what I can do to help

Besides, we also should avoid using these kinds of phrases:

·         This is just a phase; it will pass

·         Everyone feels this way sometimes

·         Why can’t you see the positive?

·         Snap out of it

·         The more you think about it, the worse you will feel

·         Think about all the great things in your life!

Sometimes, sitting in silence and use nonverbal action to communicate support is more helpful than trying to find the perfect words.

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Furthermore, people should always show their concern towards the neighbourhood by asking someone with MDD if that person needs any help with the daily task. For example, they can provide a ride to the workplace, help grocery shopping, or offer help around the house. Someone with depression can make everyday tasks, like driving and grocery shopping, feel impossible. This problem is because they experience many difficult emotions such as helplessness, frustration, and sadness. These feelings are all normal. By helping them with daily tasks, it can light their burden in facing daily routine.

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LSP402 GROUP23 HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE WITH MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER (MDD)?

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Solution 1: offer to accompany your loved one to the next appointment to encourage them to take treatment

Solution 2: ask if you can help them with the daily task such as buying grocery shopping

Solution 3: listen passionately to their overwhelming feeling and problems