💬 Listen Without Judging
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Give people time to talk.
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Ask open questions:
👉 “How are you feeling today?”
👉 “Would you like to talk about it?”
👉 “Is there anything you want help with?”
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Don’t interrupt or talk about yourself—just listen.
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Show you're listening with eye contact, nodding, and body
language.
🧠 Understand Mental Health Can Affect
Anyone
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Mental illness doesn’t always need a reason.
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People can feel very low even if everything seems “fine.”
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Don’t say things like:
🚫 “Cheer up”
🚫 “Other people have it worse.”
✅ Instead, say: “That sounds hard.
I’m here for you.”
🧍♀️🧍♂️ Be Present
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Spend time with the person. Sit with them. Go for a walk
together.
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You don’t need to “fix” the problem—just being there matters.
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Keep checking in with them. Even a simple “hello” text can make
a difference.
📞 Offer Help Getting Support
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Some people don’t know how to find help.
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Offer to help them:
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Make a phone call
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Go with them to an appointment
o
Find a support service
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Let them decide what support they want.
🧾 Respect Their Privacy
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If they tell you something private, keep it safe.
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Only share if you’re worried they’re in danger—and only with a
trusted professional.
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If you write something down or record for safety, delete it
later.
❤️ Be Kind, Not Forceful
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Don’t push them to talk if they’re not ready.
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Don’t ignore them either.
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Let them know:
“You don’t have to talk, but I’m here if you do want to.”
⚠️ Look for Signs Someone Might Be in Crisis
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If someone says they feel hopeless or want to end their life:
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Take it seriously.
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Stay calm.
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Help them call for help:
📞 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
👂 If Someone Talks About Suicide
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Stay with them or call someone who can help.
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Let them talk about their pain.
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Remember:
Most people don’t want to end their life—they want the pain to stop.
🏠 Help with Everyday Problems
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Mental health struggles can get worse with:
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Money problems
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Housing worries
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Relationship breakdowns
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Losing a job
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You can help by:
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Finding a support group
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Helping fill in forms
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Going with them to an agency or service
🧍♂️🧍♀️ Help People Stay Connected
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Isolation makes things worse.
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Invite them to join in things, even if it’s just online or for a
short time.
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Keep in touch—don’t give up.
👨👩👧 Remember: It’s Not Your Fault
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If someone is struggling, it’s not your fault—or theirs.
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Show compassion and try not to take their feelings personally.
🌎 Think Bigger
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Talk about mental health to break the stigma.
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Campaign for better benefits, services, and laws.
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Share stories of hope and recovery.
💡 Final Messages
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You don’t have to be a professional to help.
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Every small act of kindness can help save a life.
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Talking saves lives.
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Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported.
🆘 Get Help
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
📞 Call or SMS: 988
Open 24 hours – Free – Confidential
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