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/
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BONUS_3 Guided Practices for You
231_ The Gifts of Breath and Self-Compassion
Giving Voice to Depression on the SelfWork Podcast
230_Depression is a Parasite
229- Depression- A Terrible Gift
228_ Protecting Your Mental Health at the Holidays
227- Functioning Every Day in the Dark Place
226-With Depression It's All or Nothing (remix)
225_A Dying Wish for Mental Health
224-Cereal for Dinner- Practical Tips for Depression's Dark Days
223_When Depression Derails Dreams
222- Kicking Depression's Butt
221- Come Back. You Can Recover.
220- Suicide Prevention-Noticing the Signs (remix)
219-Suicide Prevention - Courageous Conversations
218- When Suicidal Thoughts Are a Daily Reality
217- The 12 Steps Revised for Mental Health
216-Depressed and Shameless
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