How to Reach out to a Friend coping with Depression?

[Herky]

I've battled depression and anxiety on and off for about 4 years now. I started some medication 3 years ago that does help. This year with COVID, the derecho that damaged our roof, and the birth of another son things have been pretty stressful. Then throw in the fact that my Dad died suddenly last month I've really been low at times.

I made an appointment to see a therapist and have my first session tomorrow. I am hoping that talking to someone who isn't family will help. I have good days and bad right now. Most of it is just grief over losing my Dad but 2020 has been hell overall.