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.
Offering support to someone who's feeling suicidal. One of the best things you can do if you think someone may be feeling suicidal is to encourage them to talk about their feelings and to listen to what they say. Talking about someone's problems is not always easy and it may be tempting to try to provide a solution. But often the most important thing you can do to help is listen to what they have to say. If there is an immediate danger, make sure they are not left on their own.