If one is depressed and has no access to a psychiatrist, what is the best thing to do to cope with the condition?

The image of a psychiatrist that I have is one who occupies an opulently furnished office somewhere with this huge leather couch for patients. I blame it on Hollywood movies. And yes, that HBO show. And that other one with Gabriel Byrne.

I’m quite certain there are a lot of people out there who are depressed but for all sorts of reason, do not have access to professionals who might be able to help them. So what could these people do? And what do you think they actually do?