I had a very roughly similar reaction as yours. My impression of the article is that it was written for women who may already relate closely to the hypothetica

I had a very roughly similar reaction as yours. My impression of the article is that it was written for women who may already relate closely to the hypothetical depressed friend or family member. I wonder if my negative reaction to most of the advice was based on how uncomfortable I am, as a male and as me, with the idea of someone trying to relate that closely to me in most circumstances, never mind depression.