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/
147-Returning to Work (Sa'Aire Salton)
146-The Impossible Task
Blooper - The Impossible Task
145-Could COVID-19 Finally Destigmatize Mental Illness
More Tips For Getting Work Done When Struggling Mentally - Rebroadcast
Tips For Getting Work Done When Struggling - Rebroadcast
Depression The Curse of the Strong (Dr. Tim Cantopher)II
Season 13 in Review
144- We Are All Connected and Stronger Together
143- Mindfulness, Self Compassion and a Pandemic
142- COVID Co-Habitating
141- How Are You Doing? Can You Even Say?
140- Five Ways to Rewire Your Brain to Deal With Coronavirus Stress
139- A Therapist's Pandemic Advice- Part 2
138- A Therapist's Advice for Dealing With the Pandemic
137- Insights From a COVID-19 Positive Family
136- Resources To Help You During Pandemic (Paul Gionfriddo)
Talk to Your Children About Your Mental Illness
Season 12 in Review
134- When We Know Better We Have to Do Better
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