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/
129- Preventing Depression Relapse (Douglas Bloch)
128 -I Was That Guy (Who Thought Depression Was a Choice)
127- How Pets Help With Depression
126 -When Depression Makes You Homesick For Who You Were Before
Messages To My Younger Suicidal Self - Rebroadcast
To Those Who Struggle This Christmas Rebroadcast
The Best Gifts Ever Rebroadcast
Season Eleven in Review
124- The Gift of a Safety Plan
123- "I Didn't Know What to Do"
122 - How to Talk to Your Parents About Your Depression
121 - I Have Been Right Where You Have Been
120 - Instant Regret
119 -If You See Something, Say Something
118- Insights From a Trauma Survivor
117-Motivation When Struggling to Work- Pt 2
116- Motivating Yourself When Struggling Mentally
Season 8 in Review - Rebroadcast
A News Anchor Steps Off the Sidelines to Share (Ted Perry re-broadcast)
Season 10 in Review
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