I can't believe the amount of people who are depressed. The numbers seem to be staggeringly high. And I hope I won't be a victim of such. I can be affected by 3 ways actually. The first is:

1) People start the abuse the poor Gary Ler, using me as a way to vent their emotions
2) I become depressed and as a result, find a way to vent my emotions and abuse others who in turn abuses me
3) Abuse myself due to depression

That's sad actually, and something needs to be done. 

Is Uncle Kelvin the way to go? Does counselling really work?

I urge all friends-of-your-own-friend to notice any signs of depression of your-own-friends. If there are any, please help them. They need you :).

Remember: Don't make things worse by agitating them.