ummm, interesting. Lots of "rises" from this. My only imput would be a depressed person doesnt "just need" someone standing by watching them fall. Being depressed (as you should know) removes the ability to seek help in its own. It takes an entire "Team" to help. Pdoc, T, medications, friends, loved ones, and yes the desire from the depressed. Sometimes, the depressed needs a stong, determined, steady hand to hold on and encourage them in the right direction. Even if there is resistance.