5 5 Ways To Help a Friend with Their Mental Health
Educate yourself. Check with the National Institute of Mental Health for signs, symptoms, and things to look for.
Tip #1:
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Listen. Make sure you let them know you’re engaged and try not to respond with negative or dismissive responses.
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Ask questions. It feels natural to want to respond with advice, but sometimes we don’t have the right advice to give.
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Encourage support options. Getting treatment may be overwhelming for them and they may not feel be comfortable or that they have the energy to tackle it on their own.
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Keep in touch. Don’t let their lack of contact make you lose sight of why you want to help.
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If you begin feeling emotional distress or feel that your friend may need immediate help, please contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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