[header] How to put on weight when you have depression [title] Aim for 5 to 6 small meals each day. [step] People who are underweight may get full faster than others. Instead of eating the typical two to three large meals, break your meals down into 5 or 6 smaller meals to enjoy throughout the day. 
Strive to eat a small meal or snack every 3 or 4 hours. [substeps] For example, if you rise at 6 am every morning, you will want to eat breakfast within the first hour before 7 am.