Elder for 15 years and then fell into deep dark depression myself + 2 suicide attempts - Not one of my fellow body called on me - FACT. Only a really top class Psychiatrist managed to assist me through this but it required a lot of support from my wife and kids> I had to use meds as well and still do [Venlafaxine] I originally was up at the 300mg/day - now at 75 mg/day.
It requires a Multi-pronged approach
To repeat what has already been said here:
JW elders should not even try to counsel - just advise that victim gets professional help / assist them to get help /
The "saving grace" is that depression is now exploding in congregations [and this was confirmed to me by a co's wife] and so there is a sensitivity by some congo elders to the matter - once you have been to Hell and Back you truly are qualified to be empathetic but only then.
My fading and no longer being on the body, not attending meetings and FS has assisted me greatly to be able to deal with my D.
Knowing the TTATT has also proven helpful.
You know someone depressed? Help them please ! And their families as they suffer greatly too. [My wife is now recovering from double Mastectomy and Chemo - maybe my D was a contributing factor]
Feel free to PM if you want to talk - I will "listen" without judgement.