Mental Health Today

How can you help a loved one who is struggling with their mental health when you’re struggling too? John shares helpful advice in providing comfort, reassurance, and compassion to your friends or family during bad days.  Checking in on them is a great start and a good conversation can be encouraging. Feelings are always valid, but coming up with a solution shouldn’t be your top priority. The best way to address grieving or anxious moments in life is to listen, to share what’s bothering you if you’re comfortable doing so, and seek to understand and be there for each other. [Timestamps] [0:24] How do you help your family and friends when you’re also struggling? [1:57] It’s okay to deal with our emotions because we are humans. [2:35] Empathizing is the first step. [5:01] Don’t come up with solutions. [6:15] Be quick to listen. [7:49] The goal is to offer support. [8:30] Our feelings are valid. [10:13] How do you listen actively? [13:00] Ask them about how they’re doing. [15:05] Reassure them of your presence. [