In the Pluralism Project Directory we list 2228 Buddhist Centers in the United States. Don Morreale lists over a thousand centers in the US and Canada in The Complete Guide to Buddhist America. (Boston: Shambhala Publications, 1998) 2,450,000 â 2002 Britannica Book of the Year estimate for 2000.
Here are 6 things to say to connect with someone living with depression: 1. Iâm here for you.. Just offering to be there for someone with depression helps. Someone who feels trapped in a cycle of self-loathing often feels unworthy of reaching out to people around them.
1 Go through the depression symptom list with the person who is depressed or have the person take a confidential evaluation that will guide him or her toward medical help. 2  Take the symptom list to the appointment for discussion with the medical professional. 3  Reach out. Tell your depressed family member or friend how much you and others care about the person, want the person to feel well, and are willing to help. 2  Listen and sympathize with the person's pain. ( 3 read: Best Things to Say to Someone Who Is Depressed). 4  Acknowlege the relationship impact.