How to Help A Friend With A Mental Illness

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Living with a mental illness can be very scary but having the support of family and friends can make a huge difference. If you have a friend with a mental illness, you might be wondering how you can help. Here are a few ways which you can provide support that will be beneficial for your friend whose dealing with a mental health disorder.

  1. Make time for them and listen to them.
  2. Don’t judge them.
  3. Ask them how you can help.
  4. Encourage them to seek professional help.
  5. Stick by them.

Click HERE to read more about providing support to a friend with a mental illness on The Mighty.

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Aug 31, 2016

Pat D'Amico

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Lucy Nguyen

Lucy Nguyen, LMFT
Clinical Reviewer

Lucy Nguyen is the Executive Director at Paradigm Treatment, overseeing all clinical treatment programs across the organization's southwestern region. Her extensive experience includes working with young adults in private practice, serving as a therapist for children and teens with emotional and behavioral needs, and acting as a behavior interventionist for teens with developmental disorders. Lucy integrates cognitive-behavioral approaches with mindfulness and compassion in her work, and she is also EMDR-trained. She holds a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Fullerton, and a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Social Behavior from the University of California, Irvine.

Living with a mental illness can be very scary but having the support of family and friends can make a huge difference. If you have a friend with a mental illness, you might be wondering how you can help. Here are a few ways which you can provide support that will be beneficial for your friend whose dealing with a mental health disorder.

  1. Make time for them and listen to them.
  2. Don't judge them.
  3. Ask them how you can help.
  4. Encourage them to seek professional help.
  5. Stick by them.

Click HERE to read more about providing support to a friend with a mental illness on The Mighty.

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