SUPPORTING SOMEONE YOU KNOW WHO IS STRUGGLING
HOW TO SUPPORT SOMEONE YOU KNOW WHO IS STRUGGLING
Be patient and understanding with them
Offer to help with any tasks if they struggle to find motivation
DO NOT attempt to diagnose them
Always be there to listen and offer advice when you can
Check in on them regularly
Spend time with them but give them space if they need it
Remind them how much they mean to you
Educate yourself on their illness and inform yourself of any potential triggers, symptoms and behaviours
Most importantly, if you are seriously concerned about their wellbeing or if they are showing any signs of being at serious risk to themselves or anyone around them, speak to an adult immediately
10 REASSURING PHRASES TO SAY TO SOMEONE WITH A MENTAL ILLNESS
I love you and that's why I'm here
I'm here for you
You're allowed to feel this way, even if you don't know why
You don't need to explain yourself to me
You are not a burden
It's okay that you're not okay
I am not going anywhere
You are safe
You're doing your best and that's all that matters
Take all the time that you need, you don't need to feel pressured to stop feeling this way