One of the most important ways to be a good friend is to help your friends when you notice something is wrong. This includes helping them get the support they need and deserve if they are experiencing a mental health condition. This might seem like a big task, but it doesn’t have to be. Below are some tips and resources to help you support friends in need.
nowthisisliving
Shannon Beveridge, a LGTBQ activist and spokesperson talks about mental health and your life worth living.
Elsie
Student Advisor
"A young woman opens up about depression and suicidal thoughts and how her friends were able to help her our during such a tough time. She reminds us that we're never alone!"
Ad Council
Luke Korns, Andy Lawani, Hannah Hart, Kati Morton and Adrienne Finch offer a few different conversation starters you can use to talk to a friend about their mental health.
Sidney
Student Advisor
"I like this video because it shows a variety of people's perspectives in a short amount of time, and gives some guidance on a topic that can be super difficult."
Ad Council
Luke Korns, Andy Lawani, Hannah Hart, Kati Morton and Adrienne Finch offer a few different conversation starters you can use to talk to a friend about their mental health.
Ad Council
Luke Korns, Andy Lawani, Hannah Hart, Kati Morton and Adrienne Finch offer a few different conversation starters you can use to talk to a friend about their mental health.
Ad Council
Hayley Kiyoko, Aminé, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling on how to talk to a friend about mental health.
Ad Council
Hayley Kiyoko, Aminé, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling on how to talk to a friend about mental health.
NIMH
Points to remember when thinking about your childs' mental health and understanding the time when you need to seek help.
NIMH
Points to remember when thinking about your childs' mental health and understanding the time when you need to seek help.
GLAAD
It is not uncommon for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender young people to spend years working up the courage to come out to their parents, family and friends. Initial reactions are often unexpected, and both sides should allow for mistakes to be made. Be prepared to forgive.
GLAAD
It is not uncommon for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender young people to spend years working up the courage to come out to their parents, family and friends. Initial reactions are often unexpected, and both sides should allow for mistakes to be made. Be prepared to forgive.
Healthychildren.org
A guide of "red flags" to look for in your child that may indicate a mental health issue. These developmental years are difficult on everyone, yet it is important to recognize severe or dramatic changes in behavior.
Healthychildren.org
A guide of "red flags" to look for in your child that may indicate a mental health issue. These developmental years are difficult on everyone, yet it is important to recognize severe or dramatic changes in behavior.
nowthisisliving
Shannon Beveridge, a LGTBQ activist and spokesperson talks about mental health and your life worth living.
nowthisisliving
Shannon Beveridge, a LGTBQ activist and spokesperson talks about mental health and your life worth living.
Katey Nicolai, PhD
Being someone’s confidante can be one of the most rewarding parts of friendship. Yet at times, being someone’s confidante can feel like a pretty big job, and it is ok to know when to get outside help.
Katey Nicolai, PhD
Being someone’s confidante can be one of the most rewarding parts of friendship. Yet at times, being someone’s confidante can feel like a pretty big job, and it is ok to know when to get outside help.
seizetheawkward.org
Tools and resources by Seize the Awkward, an ad council project, to help you start the conversation about mental health with those in need.
seizetheawkward.org
Tools and resources by Seize the Awkward, an ad council project, to help you start the conversation about mental health with those in need.
teenmentalhealth.org
Support systems and a tool kit for friends of those who are struggling with mental health.
teenmentalhealth.org
Support systems and a tool kit for friends of those who are struggling with mental health.
Amy Morin, LCSW
It can be scary thinking our children may be developing a mental health issue. Just like we monitor physical development, it is important to monitor mental development too. Issues tend to emerge during the tumultuous teen and young adult years. Catching and addressing these issues early is one of the keys to successful treatment.
Amy Morin, LCSW
It can be scary thinking our children may be developing a mental health issue. Just like we monitor physical development, it is important to monitor mental development too. Issues tend to emerge during the tumultuous teen and young adult years. Catching and addressing these issues early is one of the keys to successful treatment.
Active Minds
Resources and Information on mental health for teens and parents.
Active Minds
Resources and Information on mental health for teens and parents.
NIMH
Points to remember when thinking about your childs' mental health and understanding the time when you need to seek help.
NIMH
Points to remember when thinking about your childs' mental health and understanding the time when you need to seek help.
Healthychildren.org
A guide of "red flags" to look for in your child that may indicate a mental health issue. These developmental years are difficult on everyone, yet it is important to recognize severe or dramatic changes in behavior.
Healthychildren.org
A guide of "red flags" to look for in your child that may indicate a mental health issue. These developmental years are difficult on everyone, yet it is important to recognize severe or dramatic changes in behavior.
Amy Morin, LCSW
It can be scary thinking our children may be developing a mental health issue. Just like we monitor physical development, it is important to monitor mental development too. Issues tend to emerge during the tumultuous teen and young adult years. Catching and addressing these issues early is one of the keys to successful treatment.
Amy Morin, LCSW
It can be scary thinking our children may be developing a mental health issue. Just like we monitor physical development, it is important to monitor mental development too. Issues tend to emerge during the tumultuous teen and young adult years. Catching and addressing these issues early is one of the keys to successful treatment.
Ad Council
Luke Korns, Andy Lawani, Hannah Hart, Kati Morton and Adrienne Finch offer a few different conversation starters you can use to talk to a friend about their mental health.
Ad Council
Luke Korns, Andy Lawani, Hannah Hart, Kati Morton and Adrienne Finch offer a few different conversation starters you can use to talk to a friend about their mental health.
Ad Council
Hayley Kiyoko, Aminé, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling on how to talk to a friend about mental health.
Ad Council
Hayley Kiyoko, Aminé, Christina Perri and Lindsey Stirling on how to talk to a friend about mental health.
GLAAD
It is not uncommon for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender young people to spend years working up the courage to come out to their parents, family and friends. Initial reactions are often unexpected, and both sides should allow for mistakes to be made. Be prepared to forgive.
GLAAD
It is not uncommon for lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender young people to spend years working up the courage to come out to their parents, family and friends. Initial reactions are often unexpected, and both sides should allow for mistakes to be made. Be prepared to forgive.
nowthisisliving
Shannon Beveridge, a LGTBQ activist and spokesperson talks about mental health and your life worth living.
nowthisisliving
Shannon Beveridge, a LGTBQ activist and spokesperson talks about mental health and your life worth living.
Katey Nicolai, PhD
Being someone’s confidante can be one of the most rewarding parts of friendship. Yet at times, being someone’s confidante can feel like a pretty big job, and it is ok to know when to get outside help.
Katey Nicolai, PhD
Being someone’s confidante can be one of the most rewarding parts of friendship. Yet at times, being someone’s confidante can feel like a pretty big job, and it is ok to know when to get outside help.
seizetheawkward.org
Tools and resources by Seize the Awkward, an ad council project, to help you start the conversation about mental health with those in need.
seizetheawkward.org
Tools and resources by Seize the Awkward, an ad council project, to help you start the conversation about mental health with those in need.
teenmentalhealth.org
Support systems and a tool kit for friends of those who are struggling with mental health.
teenmentalhealth.org
Support systems and a tool kit for friends of those who are struggling with mental health.
Active Minds
Resources and Information on mental health for teens and parents.
Active Minds
Resources and Information on mental health for teens and parents.
