When DH was really suffering (depression), I basically gave him an ultimatum and pretty much dragged him to the GP. Just going didn't mean he had to be on meds, but it did mean he had to talk to someone. In the end it was the push he needed and he decided meds were worth a shot. He also saw a therapist/psych a few times, which he was so-so about. But it's given him an awareness of what he can feel, as opposed to just feeling numb. He now knows when he doesn't feel 'right', recognises triggers and stressors and can talk about what's going on at a basic level before it gets out of hand again, itms?