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/
Suicide - Myths And Misconceptions (Mark Henick)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Dr. John Draper)
HOW TO Reach Out- Part Two (Sam Dylan Finch)
HOW TO Reach Out- Part One (Sam Dylan Finch)
Season Two In Review (Re - Broadcast)
Season One In Review (Re - Broadcast)
Season Four In Review
Living Proof that Reaching Out Saves Lives (Travis Pipes)
Off the Sidelines- Ripple Report Four (Ted Perry)
Creativity As A Path Out Of Depression's Fog (Matt Steady)
Loving and Supporting Someone with Mental-Health Challenges
Lessons Learned from Depression (Tom Wavre)
Depression: The Curse of the Strong (Dr. Tim Cantopher)
The Link Between Childhood Trauma and Depression; One Family's Story
Treating the Causes vs. the Symptoms of Depression (Dr. James Greenblatt)
Depression 101+
Self Help (Duff The Psych) Re - Broadcast
Suicide Prevention; Part Two Re Broadcast
Suicide Prevention; Part One Re Broadcast
Season Three in Review
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