We're not taught how to have these conversations.: A friend or family member is struggling. Maybe they're just "not themselves." Maybe they're suicidal.
How do we offer support them?
What do we say? What do we need to avoid saying?
What can we do that's actually helpful?
In this episode we explore a list of real-world tested ways we learn from someone who has struggled mightily about the things his support network has done that have helped. These tips are for the end of the spectrum when someone is nearing or in crisis.
Because we need to learn how to offer support and kindness without waiting to be asked.
Link to Sam's blog post with all 11 suggestions:
https://letsqueerthingsup.com/2018/08/24/11-important-ways-my-loved-ones-supported-me-during-a-mental-health-crisis/
Links to two previous episodes with ways to reach out:
1) https://www.buzzsprout.com/2032100/14697923
2)https://www.buzzsprout.com/2032100/14697981
3) Link to free Mental Health America screenings: https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/
308_When You Have to Let it Out
307 Listening is a Loving Gift We Can All Offer
NEW_306-Supporting Mom After Birth-Postpartum Depression - Pt. 2
NEW 305 Postpartum Depression is Not Weakness or Ingratitude
304-Bridging Hope: The Power of Compassion-Pt2
303_Bridging Hope: The Power of Compassion
301-How to Help Someone Who's Struggling
HOW to Ask for Help When You Need It (remix)
299_ Everyone Says "Reach Out," But HOW? (remix)
298_ Carrying Buckets of Water for Those Still in the Fire (remix)
297_When You Learn That What You're Feeling Has a Name (remix)
Why You Have to Tell Someone if You're Suicidal
295_ A Tale of Two Hospitalizations
294 Small Hearts Start Big Conversations
293_When Others Spot Our Depression Before We Do
Don't Ignore the Signs of Childhood Depression (rerun)
291 Gaming and Mental Health
Cereal for Dinner- Practical Self-Care Tips for Dark Times (rerun)
289_When Depression Derails Dreams (rerun)
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