HOW TO HELP SOMEONE WITH MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

We don’t need a reason to why we should speak about this and there is no better time than now. Here are some behaviours to look out for in those who might need help more than you think and how you can help them.

o Becoming Distant,

If you ask someone what they have been doing or what’s new with them and they can’t give you an answer, this could mean that they are experiencing anxiety or depression. Often those who suffer often ‘ forget ‘ what they have been doing or to them everything seems so insignificant that they can’t think of anything worth speaking about

o Making Excuses And Lying,

If you are trying to see a friend and they never seem to be free, mental health could be a reason for it. If they are always busy, accidentally forget to get back to you and always have a cold, they might be making excuses for not wanting to face people. Don’t ever make them feel bad about it but go with it and pursue it. Keep asking them to hang out as eventually they will and it will make it easier for them to want to see you more.

o Try To Read Between The Lines,

Unfortunately, often those who need help don’t want to ask for it, worry others or feel like they’re a burden to someone. Be really open, don’t be selfish and give them all the time they need, try to get the way they are feeling out of them without being forceful and make them feel as comfortable as you possible can. If you speak to someone and they become venerable and tell you that they have been suffering with mental health issues, make sure you always give them a follow up message but NEVER GIVE THEM PITTY. Don’t say things like ‘ poor you ‘ ‘ hope you feel better soon’ ‘ maybe we can go out when you feel better ‘ but let them be open to you and say things like ‘ whatever you need I’m here for you, if you want to call me at 3am in a morning please feel free to do so ‘

o Don’t Just Go And Tell Them To Get Professional Help,

Yes of course, that’s what they need but that might scared them and make them feel that they are irresponsible and that they’re trying to pass their difficulties onto somebody. Let the person trust you and maybe offer to go with them or even help them find the right person to speak to.

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