Write one summary according to what you have learned this week: [br][/br] You may want to offer help if your friend falls into depression(抑郁). Depression is a complex emotional illness and it is necssary to do adequate(充足) research about the illness. You may access anumber of resources to gain a deep understanding of this emotional condition. You can also find books or magazines in the library. If you still have some questions, you can see a doctor. In the end, you should havea good idea of what is affecting your friend. People with depression are often very afraid of talking to someone except their doctors. They can easily be ashamed of their condition and consequently they try to hide it. You shouldn’t be surprised if a depressed friend won’t open up to you. However , when he or she does , you should let the words flow. Don’t be judgemental and never interrupt! Listening is not an easy skill, as it’s likely that you can’t help voicing your opinion. If your friend shows likely signs of depression, such as the feeling of worthlessness, a lack of interest in daily activities and uncontrolled crying, you should contact a doctor, scheduel an appointment andaccompany him or her on the first visit. If he or she refuses, let several days go by before making another suggestion. You should be able to identify moments when he or she seems to have better moods. These moments could be the right time to ask him or her to see the doctor. Over time, your friend begins to cooperate and see the doctor. At last, as a caregiver, you also need someone to talk to and perhaps you may join a support group so you can meet other caregivers. You shouldn’t sacrifice your own physical and mental condition when helping people with depression. There are cases when caregivers become depressed. If it happens, there is no shame in seeing a doctor yourself. (320 words)