I was part of a 20 year study for kids with a parent who was diagnosed with depression and showed signs of having depression that was geared towards preventing depression. We talked a lot with each other, had classes about recognizing the early stages of depression and described those stages as a downward spiral. Discussed ways to recognize and prevent yourself from going down further.

They paid us to do it and bought us lunch. It was like initially once a week, then once a month, then when we got older it was just phone interviews.

I think it helped get me through some shitty times but I think something like that requires a “renewal” once in a while because I honestly at this point can’t remember much about the content of those classes to put in practice.

Also, legitimately talking sincerely with other people is pretty nice in itself.