DEAR MAYO CLINIC: My brother has been diagnosed with depression. I want to help him, but I do not know what to do. Can you give me ideas for how best to support him?

ANSWER: When a loved one is affected by depression, it can be difficult to understand what is happening or what you can do to help. It is OK to be confused and wonder how you can assist.

Clinical depression is an incredibly complex and individualized process. Understanding depression spans multiple levels of knowledge, from genetics and brain biology to culture and situational stress. Yet despite all the information, universal truths or simple solutions do not exist.

Downward spiral of depression

Gaining perspective on what your brother is experiencing can be critical to the support process. Visualizing depression as a downward spiral is one way to simplify and understand clinical depression.

The downward spiral may begin with the person feeling worse than usual from physical, social or psychological stressors. A worsened mood may lead to taking part in fewer meaningful day-to-day activities. Self-criticism and stress increase due to mounting responsibilities or missed opportunities. Depressive thinking may encompass guilty thoughts, pessimism and irritable behavior.

As the spiral develops, a complex dynamic emerges. Your loved one becomes increasingly stressed while simultaneously less capable of coping with this stress. The response of the brain to this dynamic is to slow, stop and depress. A person can get stuck at the bottom of the spiral for weeks, months or years.

The silver lining is that if people can spiral down, they can spiral back up. However, depression affects the motivation, energy and curiosity needed to spiral up.

It is challenging not to be able to fix a loved one's depression. But you can help them get started to move on an upward path and support them in their journey.

Here are some suggestions to offer support and understanding:

Learn the symptoms of depression

Depression signs and symptoms vary from person to person and can include:

• Feelings of sadness, tearfulness, emptiness or hopelessness.
• Angry outbursts, irritability or frustration, even over small matters.
• Loss of interest or pleasure in most or all normal activities.
• Insomnia or sleeping too much.
• Tiredness and lack of energy. Even small tasks take extra effort.
• Changes in appetite — reduced appetite and weight loss or increased cravings for food and weight gain.
• Anxiety, agitation or restlessness.
• Slowed thinking, speaking or body movements.
• Feelings of worthlessness or guilt, fixating on past failures or taking unnecessary blame for things.
• Trouble thinking, concentrating, making decisions and remembering things.
• Frequent or recurrent mention of death, suicidal thoughts or attempts.

Symptoms can be severe enough to cause noticeable problems in day-to-day activities, such as work, school, social activities or relationships. Other people may generally feel miserable or unhappy without knowing why.

Children and teens may show depression by being irritable or cranky rather than sad. Clinical depression does not require profound sadness or intensely negative feelings. Rather it can be a lack of positive emotion.

Encourage treatment for symptoms

People with depression may not recognize or acknowledge their symptoms. They may have difficulty seeing the point of getting treatment. This is where you can be most helpful.

Consider the following:

• Talk to your brother about what you've noticed and why you're concerned.
• Explain that depression is a complex condition — not a personal flaw or weakness — and that effective treatment exists.
• Suggest seeking help from a health care or a mental health professional, such as a licensed counselor, psychologist or psychiatrist.
• Express your willingness to help by setting up appointments, going to them and attending family therapy sessions.

Provide support to reinforce healing

You can assist your loved one in the healing process.

Consider these ideas:

• Encourage sticking with treatment.
  Help your brother to take prescribed medications and keep appointments.
• Be willing to listen — when desired.
  When your brother wants to talk, listen carefully and intently. Avoid giving too much advice or too many opinions, or making judgments. Just listening can be a powerful tool.
• Give positive reinforcement.
  Remind your brother about his positive qualities and how much he means to you and others.
• Offer assistance.
  Certain tasks for your brother may be hard to do. Suggest specific tasks you'd be willing to take on.
• Help establish a routine.
  Someone who's depressed can benefit from having a routine or increased structure. This is because it can be difficult for a person with depression to make spontaneous healthy choices, so advance plans or everyday habits become crucial. Offer to make a schedule for meals, medication, physical activity, sleep, outside time or time in nature, and household chores.
• Locate helpful local organizations.
  Access and affordability for mental health treatment can be burdensome. You may be able to use help from resources such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness, employee assistance programs, or other community-based groups or programs.
• Make plans together.
  Ask your brother to join you on a walk, see a movie, or work together on a hobby or other activity. But don't try to force him into doing something.
• Be patient.
  For some people, symptoms can quickly improve after starting treatment. For others, it will take much longer.

Be aware of suicide risk

People with depression are at an increased risk of suicide. If you believe your brother's illness is severe or in a potentially life-threatening emergency, you may need to:

• Contact a health care professional or hospital.
• Call 911.
• Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. To reach the Veterans Crisis Line, use the same number and press "1."

What you can do for yourself

Supporting someone with depression is challenging. Part of the challenge is witnessing a loved one's struggle and knowing you cannot complete the path for that person. Understand that emotions such as frustration, helplessness or anger may be natural responses to a loved one having depression.

Practice acceptance and coping with difficult emotions by permitting yourself to prioritize your mental health. Devote time for hobbies, meaningful experiences, physical activity and other valued relationships. — Dr. Erik Wing, Psychology, Mayo Clinic Health System, La Crosse, Wisconsin

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People's negative attitudes toward mental illness can hurt. From getting treatment to finding support, here's how to cope.

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Stigma is when someone views you in a negative way because you have a distinguishing characteristic or personal trait that's thought to be, or actually is, a disadvantage (a negative stereotype). Unfortunately, negative attitudes and beliefs toward people who have a mental health condition are common.

Stigma can lead to discrimination. Discrimination may be obvious and direct, such as someone making a negative remark about your mental illness or your treatment. Or it may be unintentional or subtle, such as someone avoiding you because the person assumes you could be unstable, violent or dangerous due to your mental illness. You may even judge yourself.

Some of the harmful effects of stigma can include:

• Reluctance to seek help or treatment
• Lack of understanding by family, friends, co-workers or others
• Fewer opportunities for work, school or social activities or trouble finding housing
• Bullying, physical violence or harassment
• Health insurance that doesn't adequately cover your mental illness treatment
• The belief that you'll never succeed at certain challenges or that you can't improve your situation

Steps to cope with stigma

Here are some ways you can deal with stigma:

• Get treatment. You may be reluctant to admit you need treatment. Don't let the fear of being labeled with a mental illness prevent you from seeking help. Treatment can provide relief by identifying what's wrong and reducing symptoms that interfere with your work and personal life.
• Don't let stigma create self-doubt and shame. Stigma doesn't just come from others. You may mistakenly believe that your condition is a sign of personal weakness or that you should be able to control it without help. Seeking counseling, educating yourself about your condition and connecting with others who have mental illness can help you gain self-esteem and overcome destructive self-judgment.
• Don't isolate yourself. If you have a mental illness, you may be reluctant to tell anyone about it. Your family, friends, clergy or members of your community can offer you support if they know about your mental illness. Reach out to people you trust for the compassion, support and understanding you need.
• Don't equate yourself with your illness. You are not an illness. So instead of saying "I'm bipolar," say "I have bipolar disorder." Instead of calling yourself "a schizophrenic," say "I have schizophrenia."
• Join a support group. Some local and national groups, such as the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), offer local programs and internet resources that help reduce stigma by educating people who have mental illness, their families and the general public. Some state and federal agencies and programs, such as those that focus on vocational rehabilitation and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), offer support for people with mental illness.
• Get help at school. If you or your child has a mental illness that affects learning, find out what plans and programs might help. Discrimination against students because of a mental illness is against the law, and educators at primary, secondary and college levels are required to accommodate students as best they can. Talk to teachers, professors or administrators about the best approach and resources. If a teacher doesn't know about a student's disability, it can lead to discrimination, barriers to learning and poor grades.
• Speak out against stigma. Consider expressing your opinions at events, in letters to the editor or on the internet. It can help instill courage in others facing similar challenges and educate the public about mental illness.

Others' judgments almost always stem from a lack of understanding rather than information based on facts. Learning to accept your condition and recognize what you need to do to treat it, seeking support, and helping educate others can make a big difference.

This article is written by Mayo Clinic Staff. Find more health and medical information on mayoclinic.org.

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ROCHESTER, Minn. ― Homelessness has become a social crisis and public health problem around the world, affecting people of all ages. Most homeless people are at a disadvantage with few resources, and may or may not have adequate health insurance. Mental illness and substance abuse are common issues in the homeless community. People living on the streets have a high likelihood of developing heart disease. Yet they have little ability to take care of their health.

A new study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings examined in-hospital outcomes and 30-day readmission rates of 3,937 homeless patients from more than 1.5 million people admitted for a heart attack. Researchers used two years of data (2015–2016) from the National Readmission Database. The findings show that homeless patients often receive less treatment and are more likely to end up readmitted to the hospital within a month.

"The differences in patterns of care and clinical outcomes between homeless and nonhomeless patients are likely a reflection of the differences in risk profile at baseline," says Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., a Mayo Clinic cardiologist and senior author of the study.

Compared to those with stable housing, homeless patients admitted with a heart attack tended to be male, about 10 years younger, and had fewer traditional risk factors for heart disease. Homeless patients in the study had a higher incidence of congestive heart failure, anemia, chronic kidney disease, and liver and lung diseases. Anxiety, depression, substance abuse and HIV infections were substantially higher for this group, as well.

Looking at matched outcomes for each group, homeless patients received less treatment in the hospital, as shown through a lower rate of angiography and revascularization. The in-hospital mortality rate and median cost of hospitalization were similar for the homeless versus patients who were not homeless.

Other differences emerged when comparing length of stay and readmission. Homeless patients were in the hospital longer. Yet they were more likely to leave against medical advice and be discharged to an intermediate care facility. They were also more likely to be readmitted. The 30-day readmission rates differed significantly, with 22.5% of homeless patients readmitted, compared to only 10% of patients who were not homeless. Cardiovascular causes were the most common reasons for readmission in both groups. However, 18% of homeless patients were readmitted for psychiatric causes, compared to 2% of patients who were not homeless.

"Addressing cardiovascular disease in the growing population of the homeless comes with a unique set of challenges," says Dr. Alkhouli. "The high burden of psychiatric illness among the homeless emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to address both the clinical and social needs of these patients."

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Struggling and on the brink of suicide, Mark Markham turned to an expert team of mental health professionals at Mayo Clinic to help him regain his footing. With their guidance and care, Mark has been able to find his way back to a fulfilling life of purpose.

Editor's note: It wasn't that long ago that Mark Markham found himself with little will to live. Mark, a medical administrative assistant in Mayo Clinic's Department of Neurosurgery, sought help from the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester. He credits the compassionate staff at Mayo, the power of mindfulness and meditation, and the unwavering support of friends, family and co-workers for where he is today: thriving in a life he loves. Mark shares his story here in his own words.

By Mark Markham

I am a 34-year-old who suffers with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder. But I am not just that. I also am a 34-year-old who is a creative musician, a husband, a father to the cutest Yorkie you could ever meet (Dolce), a devoted staff member in Neurosurgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, a compassionate and kind friend, and an individual who finds joy and laughter daily.

This story is about dealing with a mental illness and still thriving with a job and life I passionately and deeply love and care about. I do this with the help of Mayo Clinic as an institution, its staff, my friends, family, and most importantly, Generose (Department of Psychiatry and Psychology).

My need to share this story comes from a place of strength, compassion, honesty, and care for self and others like me. I feel like I — and we — need to take steps to break the silence on what people think of mental illness and suicide.

The worst part of the disease for me is the panic attacks. It's like being choked, having your heart protrude out of your chest as if you had just run five marathons at what feels like 10,000 beats per minute. You can't catch your breath. But at the same time, you are breathing faster than you ever thought you could. You start to shake. You begin to have chest pains. You start to sweat. You start feeling dizzy like you are going to pass out. And you begin to feel like you are floating out of your body — looking down at your body from the sky wondering, "Why? Why me?"

Everyone around you thinks you look great as you have a mask secured to your face — a mask that smiles and hides the truth, one that has been there for years. But inside is a tangled web of blackness, the unknown and impending doom. Some days, you wash, rinse and repeat these symptoms times 10. That's what brought me to my breaking point: suicide.

It's a word that through societal beliefs and teachings brings shame and disgrace. But until you get to that point of helplessness and hopelessness, you have no idea you would have even stated the word in your head — and truly meant it.

"Mental illness has a funny way of pinning you against yourself."

Mark Markham

I had to find help. And I did, at Generose.

My primary care provider recommended the Transitions Program, a three-week intensive therapy program offered as an outpatient at Mayo Clinic's Generose Building. I called my supervisor, scared and in tears, letting her know the plan, all the time thinking that nothing could help.

The next morning, my husband drove me in and walked me up. I was terrified as I checked into Generose 2B, where I scored myself on the check-in sheet:

Rate your wish to live: 0.

Rate your wish to die: 5.

They require us to do this daily to see the progress being made.

Then I made my way to a roundtable of what should have been a black cloud of six people and a licensed therapist in front. There was no black cloud. There, for the first time in a long time, I could feel hope and the desire to get better.

That's where the magic began: being around like individuals who are all going through something similar to you. Who all have felt suicidal or have attempted suicide. All unique, strong, creative, compassionate, yet desperate individuals, with care for each other.

The piece that seemed to be missing from us all? Care for self.

Mental illness has a funny way of pinning you against yourself. Telling you lies that you are not worthy, that you do not belong, that you cannot do this, that you are not strong enough to withstand this — not another day.

That's where the intense therapy with mindfulness begins to retrain the brain and the neural pathways. Mindfulness is a way to slow the brain down and to focus fully on the present moment — not focusing in on your to-do list for tomorrow, not worried about that thing you "shouldn't" have said yesterday. It is simply living in the now. Easy, right?

Imagine you are driving yourself home from work. Do you remember the entire drive home? Likely not. It is likely you were focused on things you needed to do or things that happened earlier. The practice of mindfulness along with meditation is something I have been practicing now for months. I like to do it when I am not bothered by the outside world — out in my apple orchard, watching our chickens run around, looking at apple blossoms on our trees.

But in times of a panic attack, it means simply counting something on the wall in front of me.

"There are five photos on this wall in front of me." I nonjudgmentally describe those photos.

"He is wearing a black suit with a white-striped shirt and a red tie in the photo." "The frame is silver." Doing this for even five minutes can take me out of a panic attack. Slow. Things. Down.

Or for someone who doesn't suffer panic attacks, even higher-than-normal anxiety could be an instance where you try this practice.

"A life of passion came back to me through the support of my Mayo family."

Mark Markham

There are many other skills and tools Generose teaches, but mindfulness and meditation were by far my favorite — so much so that I created my own song and video to be used by anyone who may need it.

There are so many more things I learned from the caregivers at Generose — so many more examples of care and compassion, understanding and resiliency training that the team there brought to me.

The Department of Neurosurgery where I work was integral in getting me back on my feet, as well. I could not have done it without them. The second week into the program I received a letter from our department chair wishing me well and telling me that everyone has my back. My operations manager sat with me, caringly, to discuss what he could do to help. My supervisor made it extremely easy for me to complete the family medical leave of absence and short-term disability process, and continues to sit with me one-on-one to make sure everything is running smoothly, and that I have all the help and resources I need to make it through each and every day.

I have truly felt embraced, cared for and supported by Mayo Clinic.

With the support of Generose and Mayo Clinic, I have been able to accomplish things in life I did not think possible. I have put on an education course through my department twice. I chaired and assisted a fundraiser for the Neuro Hospitality House. I sang the national anthem at a Rochester Honkers baseball game this summer. I work out daily. And I continue to write music and enjoy photography. A life of passion came back to me through the support of my Mayo family.

This certainly isn't a fairy tale or about "look at how great I am doing," and it doesn't end with puppy dogs, rainbows, glitter and ice cream. Each day is a struggle, and for those of us that deal with mental health issues, you know there isn't a magic pill. But with the right therapy, medications as prescribed by a physician, and exploring mindfulness and meditation, I have found that you can live a fulfilled life — even with painful moments.

I know that mental illness is a forever thing. But for right now, it is in the back seat.

As an amazing psychologist told me at Generose, "Put your disease in the backseat of the bus, and you drive."

Rate your wish to live: 5.

Rate your wish to die: 0.

Note: If you or a loved one is thinking about suicide, get help. In the U.S., call the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988 from any phone to reach a trained counselor. Use that same number and press "1" to reach the Veterans Crisis Line. Or seek emergency medical care by calling 911.

HELPFUL LINKS

• Learn more about overcoming the stigma of mental illness.
• Read about anxiety disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder and panic disorder.
• Explore the Department of Psychiatry and Psychology.
• Connect with others talking about mental health on Mayo Clinic Connect.
• Check out Mayo Clinic.
• Request an appointment.

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ROCHESTER, Minn. — A new, interactive exhibit focused on raising awareness about mental health will open May 25 at Rochester Art Center. "Mental Health: Mind Matters," hosted by Mayo Clinic, and presented by Olmsted Medical Center and Rochester Area Foundation, will create a safe space for important conversations about mental illness.

Nearly 1 in 5 adults in the U.S. lives with a mental illness, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. The rate may be even higher in Olmsted County, Minnesota. Nearly one-third of Olmsted County residents experienced a mental health condition in 2016, according to the county's Community Health Needs Assessment.

"Mental health plays a key role in our overall health. Mental illness is common, treatable and a health issue that we as a community should be discussing," says Bruce Sutor, M.D., a Mayo Clinic psychiatrist. "Mayo Clinic is pleased to host this exhibit, which not only gives visitors a chance to learn more about mental health, but also helps connect them to valuable mental health resources in the community."

Journalists are invited to preview “Mental Health: Mind Matters” on Monday, May 20 at 1:30 p.m. at the Rochester Art Center. Please RSVP by emailing newsbureau@mayo.edu by Friday, May 17 at 5 p.m.

"Mind Matters: Mental Health" will use immersive experiences and multimedia activities to help build understanding and awareness about mental illness. Visitors will be able to see how mental illness has been treated in the past and learn what it is like to live with a mental illness, such as depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder. A resource center will provide information on local mental health resources.

In an accompanying art exhibition, "Making It OK: Art, Bravery and Mental Health," four Minnesota artists will reveal, with honesty and hope, what it means to live with mental illness or be affected by close family members struggling with mental health issues. This exhibition includes paintings and drawings, sculpture, participatory art, comic books and video.

"Olmsted Medical Center is proud to sponsor the 'Mind Matters' exhibit because it brings awareness and dialogue around the important topic of mental health in our community, and the many issues that individuals as well as our families and friends face on a daily basis," says Stacey Vanden Heuvel, vice president of marketing and philanthropy, Olmsted Medical Center.

"As we celebrate 75 years of building better communities for all, Rochester Area Foundation, in our role as a community convener, is thrilled to partner with other organizations to bring 'Mental Health: Mind Matters' to our community," says Jennifer Woodford, president, Rochester Area Foundation. "We believe this important hands-on, multidimensional exhibit will enable conversations and positive engagement around mental health that will break down stigma and increase access to resources." 

A series of special events related to mental health will be held in conjunction with the exhibit. Check the Mind Matters website for updated information about upcoming events.

Several community organizations also are supporting the effort to bring "Mental Health: Mind Matters" to Rochester. They are Call to Mind, Canadian Honker, Charter House, Friends of the Rochester Public Library, KTTC-TV, National Alliance on Mental Illness Southeast Minnesota, Olmsted County, Olmsted County Health Assessment and Planning Partnership, PrairieCare, Rochester City Lines, Think Mutual Bank, Titan Development and Investments, and United Way of Olmsted County.

"Mental Health: Mind Matters" will open at Rochester Art Center, beginning May 25. It will be open to the public Tuesdays through Saturday through Sept. 10. There will be a $5 admission for adults. Children 15 and younger are free. Tickets can be purchased ahead of time on the Rochester Art Center's website.

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About "Mental Health: Mind Matters"
The traveling exhibit was produced for North America by the Science Museum of Minnesota in collaboration with Heureka, the Finnish Science Centre.

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After going through challenging experiences with his son's care, Sylvan Herman teamed up with Mayo Clinic to provide a different approach to residential treatment facilities for those battling mental illness.
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The Sylvan C. Herman Foundation and Mayo Clinic have worked together to establish the John E. Herman Home and Treatment Facility in Rochester, Minnesota, named for one of Sylvan's sons. This adult residential treatment facility houses people with serious mental illnesses who are attempting to move back into their communities after more-intensive care.

Most importantly, the John E. Herman Home follows a unique approach to residential treatment that Sylvan has shown to be successful in residential treatment facilities he established in Maryland, called ClearView Communities. The focus of ClearView Communities is to connect patients with competitive employment, education and volunteer opportunities as they return to health. The facility pairs the strengths of each organization to build something truly unique — with ClearView's concept for job-oriented care and Mayo Clinic's world-class health resources and academic research experience, there truly is no place like it anywhere else.

Belief in a Different Approach

"A job-oriented program creates confidence and self-esteem and puts the patient in a position where he is finally doing something on his own and making a difference in his life," Sylvan says.

Sylvan's belief in this approach is so strong that he made a visionary philanthropic gift through the Sylvan C. Herman Foundation to establish the new residential treatment facility in Rochester. Mayo Clinic recognizes the Sylvan C. Herman Foundation as a Philanthropic Partner.

Sylvan's involvement in mental health care was inspired by one of his sons, John, who lived with a serious mental illness. Sylvan was desperate to help his son, but he felt powerless as he saw John go down a path that many people with mental illnesses have followed. John experienced a mental health crisis; he was treated in an intensive setting; he moved to a residential care setting for rehabilitation; and finally, he returned to his parents' home.

Then, the cycle would repeat. Read the rest of the story.

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According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), more than 66 million Americans live with mental illness. Mental illness refers to a wide range of mental health conditions — disorders that affect mood, thinking and behavior. While treatment can be effective, access to care is a problem. NAMI estimates that 60 percent of adults with a mental health condition didn't receive mental health services in the previous year. However, there may be a new solution. The development of behavioral intervention technologies, such as mobile apps and online programs, is expanding mental health resources for patients. On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, psychologist Dr. Craig Sawchuk discusses the use of electronic therapy for mental health conditions. Also on the program, Dr. Justin Kreuter, medical director of the Mayo Clinic Blood Donor Program, shares the importance of blood donation and the need for cultivating a new generation of donors. And primary care physician Dr. Kathy MacLaughlin covers the importance of cervical cancer screening and the HPV vaccine for prevention of cervical cancer.

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