[yorkiemini]

Lots of wisdom on this thread!
Lazy is a choice. Lack of motivation from depression is not a choice.
Emperical and research data is very clear that it takes both medication and psychotherapy for depression treatment to be successful.
Unfortunately, there are therapists on every corner, but not all are wonderful and there are fewer psychiatrists than are needed - and then again, not all are good and caring.
Getting the combination right takes time and effort - neither of which is good for the depressed individual.

The major issue for bipolar and schizophrenic individuals is not taking their medications.

Again, unfortunately, there is no one size-fits-all medication and treatment. One of the greatest gifts a depressed person can have is sincere people who care about them!