How to help someone that is depressed?

My husband recently got demoted and had to take a pay cut. He is taking it very hard. He thinks he is worthless and can't do anything right. Also that everytime something good happens something happens to make it miserable again. Please HELP! 😢

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SharonW · F

He probably needs some help with building his confidence, which will be hard and will take some time. Think of some things that will help you achieve this, but not all at once. Something different each day. You should also do things to take his mind of this situation, like an evening out. It will take time, but he'll get better.

Rollercoaster97 · 51-55, F

@SharonW: I was trying to take him on a day hike but he said we have to save money for our daughter. She is in college and getting ready to come home for the summer.

Finerthings · 56-60, M

@Rollercoaster97: is hiking expensive?

Rollercoaster97 · 51-55, F

@Finerthings no we just travel about an hour for the really good hikes. It is like a day trip for us.