How do you know if someone has depression?

I know this person and they've been acting a bit different than they usually do and I've been noticing that they wear a bandage around their ankle and won't let anyone see under it saying "it's just some really bad scratches from the cat." I've gotten really suspicious of how they've been acting, can someone please explain how I can tell if she's depressed?

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Melpomene · 26-30, F

They look tired, they eat too much or not eat at all or both, they've got mood swings, nothing interests them.. Try talking, see if that person is avoiding everything (people, events, things that was once interesting to her, etc)

rose1darkflower · 22-25, F

alright, thank you... I'm a bit worried about her, she doesn't smile as much as she use to and when she does it seems forced or fake

rose1darkflower · 22-25, F

That's what I think but I don't want to upset her by forcing her to show me

Serenitree · F

Maybe she's cutting and that's the reason for the bandage.

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