Do not push the person if they're not ready to talk. If a depressed person does not seem like they want to open up, do not force it. You do not want someone to feel pressured. Say something like, "Let me know if you want to talk in the future, okay? I'm always here." This way, if they feel in need later, they will know they have someone to reach out to.If you ask someone if they want to talk, and they provide brief, curt answers, this is a good sign they are not ready. While you may worry about someone isolating themselves, you do not want to alienate them by forcing a conversation they do not want.