The person in this scenario who might need help from a mental health first aid worker is the 60-year-old's uncle. It seems that after the loss of his wife, the uncle developed depression. Although it is completely normal for everyone to experience periods of depression, it is not normal for depression to persist for a long time without signs of adaptation or recovery. In the uncle's case, his depressed mood has lasted for almost a year. Although it is normal to feel depressed after the painful event of losing a partner, it is also normal to cope with such a loss. The uncle, even after time, still has not started to cope with the death of his wife. The uncle's symptoms include detachment and loss of interest. We notice that the uncle detaches himself from the world because he is invited by his family, but does not accept the invitations. Uncle's loss of interest is also noticeable as he sits and stares into space for most of the day. The emotions displayed by the uncle include grief and depression. The uncle was described as being plunged into grief. He has also been described as being depressed. These symptoms and emotions are usually associated with the symptoms and emotions experienced by people suffering from depression. It is thanks to the symptoms and emotions mentioned above that depression is recognizable in the uncle. Major depressive disorder “lasts at least two weeks and affects a person's ability to maintain satisfying personal relationships” (p. 20). It is important as a mental health first aider to express concern for the person who may need help. In the uncle's case, worry is expressed through worry. It is because of this concern that the middle of the document seems to suit the uncle's situation. The fifth step of the action plan, E, is to encourage self-help and other support strategies. Other family members, friends, religious communities, and support groups can be helpful sources for the uncle to use as a support system. It might even be helpful for the uncle to attend a grief support group or a group for people who have lost a partner, such as the West Suburbs Widows and Widowers Support Group. The uncle might also use some supportive strategies, such as exercise, to relieve his depression. After the loss of his wife, the uncle in this scenario fell into a deep depression. With the help of a mental health first aider, the uncle was able to get help. By following the five steps of the Mental Health First Aid Action Plan, also known as ALGEE, uncle may be able to receive the help he needs to deal with his depression..