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38+ Gifts for People with Depression

December 8, 2020 by Arlin Cuncic, M.A.

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Gifts to Help People Who Are Depressed

Are you looking for ideas for gifts for people with depression?

Your loved ones and friends with depression probably need your time and attention more than anything.

But beyond that, there are certain things you can give them that will help to lift them up.

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These include items that will help to promote healthy habits, help encourage rational thinking, as well as just make them feel comforted and safe.

Below are some ideas to get you started.

Tech & Gadgets for Depression

If you’re thinking of technology or gadgets as gifts, there are lots of options.

1. Health & Fitness Tracker

Fitbit Inspire Health & Fitness Tracker

Any sort of tracker (fitness, brain-sensing) is also a good idea since it’s not something a person might buy for themselves. But, it will be gratefully received (and probably put to good use).

2. Light Therapy Lamp

Verilux HappyLight 10,000 LuxLight Therapy Lamp

Light therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for seasonal depression, so that’s an easy gift idea for anyone who seems to suffer most in the dark winter months.

Books for Depression

Books are an easy choice for anyone living with depression. You don’t even have to choose one that’s obviously about depression.

Furiously Happy is a good example of a mainstream book dealing with this difficult topic in a light-hearted way.

If you’d rather not pick a particular book to give as a gift, you could always give a gift subscription to Audible. Audible is an audiobook service that includes one book a month.

3. Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think

Mind Over Mood: Change How You Feel by Changing the Way You Think

4. Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson

Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things

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5. The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin

Journaling for Depression

Journaling has many mental health benefits, especially if it’s done on a regular basis.

Make it easier for a person with depression to make journaling a habit by providing them with a workbook that guides the process.

6. How to Be Happy (Or at Least Less Sad): A Creative Workbook

How to Be Happy (Or at Least Less Sad): A Creative Workbook

7. Mood Tracking Journal

Today I Choose Joy: Mood Tracker

Online Therapy for Depression

8. Betterhelp Online Therapy

Do you want to be really helpful to someone who is really struggling (and whom you know well)? An option might be to sign them up for online therapy.

Plans with Betterhelp are as little as $65 per week and they don’t even have to leave home to chat with their therapist.

Readers of this blog also receive a 20% discount off the first month of Betterhelp therapy when using the link below.

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Healthy Gifts for Depression

9. Reusable Water Bottle

Motivational Water Bottle with Time Marker

Here’s a sneaky way to buy a gift for a person with depression. Make it a gift that’s all about their health!

Everyone wants to be healthier, so these types of gifts are easier to give.

An easy example is a nice water bottle that encourages them to stay hydrated and drink more water.

Self Care Gifts for Depression

It’s so easy to let self-care slide when you are depressed. Make it easy for your friend or family member to take care of themselves with a gift that encourages self-care practices like using essential oil, drinking tea, or taking supplements.

Weighted Blanket

Weighted Ideas Weighted Blanket

Essential Oil

Ylang Ylang Plant Therapy Essential Oil

Essential Oil Diffuser

InnoGear Essential Oil Diffuser

Mood-Boosting Tea

Buddha Teas Organic Lemon Balm Tea

Related: 21+ Self Care Gift Ideas for Mental Health

Mindfulness Gifts for Depression

Mindfulness helps to keep you in the present moment without worrying about the past or the future.

Some simple and thoughtful mindfulness gifts include a miniature zen garden or a lemon tree.

Scented Candle

Chesapeake Bay Scented Candle, Balance + Harmony (Water Lily Pear)

Mini Meditation Zen Garden

Nature’s Mark, Mini Meditation Zen Garden

Mugs for Depression

Do you want to give a gift that makes someone smile each time they use it? In that case, you might want to consider a cute mug with an uplifting quote.

  • Smiley Happy Face Stoneware Coffee Mug
  • You Are Fearless Mug
  • You’re Awesome Keep That Sh*t Up Mug
  • Today Will Be Magical Unicorn Mug

Jewelry

Inspirational Bracelet

You Are Braver Than You Believe Bracelet

Jewelry can be inspirational if you live with depression. Here are some ideas for jewelry gifts for people with depression.

Related: 23+ Anxiety Jewelry Gift Options

Temporary Tattoo

Dragonfly temporary tattoo from Elise Tanguay’s shop on Etsy.

Semicolon Dragonfly Temporary Tattoos

Do you think your friend or family member needs an ego boost? Give them a temporary tattoo that helps to remind them of their inner best self.

Basic Daily Help Gifts for Depression

When it gets right down to it, some people with depression just need help with basic daily stuff like eating, cleaning, sleeping, and how to plan their time.

Some good ideas for this include an Amazon home cleaning service or meal delivery gift cards.

  • Amazon home cleaning services plans

Outfit Formulas Gift Certificate

If the person on your list struggles with getting dressed every day, give them a gift certificate to Outfit Formulas by Get Your Pretty On! I personally have been doing the Style Challenges with this group since 2019 and it’s totally changed my life.

Outfit Formulas Gift Certificate

That’s it for suggestions! What will you be buying for gifts for people with depression?

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