Give reassurance and information
Reassure and encourage them to work on their mental health if they are open to it.
How to give someone reassurance:
- “You got this, I know you are strong.”
- “I am here for you if you need help.”
- “Lots of people go through this.”
- “I know it’s hard right now, but I also know you are strong.”
- “You are not alone.”
- “Call me if you need me.”
How to give someone information:
- “Have you tried any self-care techniques? __ is my favorite.”
- “__ always helps me.”
- “I have heard that doing ___ is really good for you.”
- “I read this book on ___, and it helped me through a tough time.”
- “I have heard that talking to a therapist is really helpful. I know __ really liked seeing one.”
- “I have heard about this app called ___. They have some really good resources for people in similar situations.”
- “I saw that ___ hospital has the best mental health staff in the city.”
- “I saw that ___ is taking new patients.”
- “___ told me that talking to a therapist got them through a really tough time.”
