If I had a friend that seems to have depression symptoms I could recommend trying behavior therapy. Behavior therapy works to increase the number of positive reinforcers in a person's life. This therapy often goes in hand with the behavior theory which is the idea that life stressors decrease positive reinforcers in someone's life. For example, I could suggest that my friend gets out of the house and hangs out with her friends. This may be a positive reinforcement and may help her "get out of bed in the morning." Although, in the grand scheme of things this may not seem like a permanent or extremely helpful solution, as a friend it is something that I would feel comfortable suggesting.
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