Mental Health America: Basic for Supporting Friends
Friends can be a great place to go for support. Because you may be going through similar things, you may be able to help each other in a way that adults can’t. Here are some tools and resources you can use to make sure your friend gets the support they need and your needs are met as well.
A.S.K: Acknowledge, Support, Keep in Touch
The A.S.K. tool, created by Active Minds, is helpful to use when providing support. Whether you a...
Do's and Don'ts
Don't: Feel like you need to speak formally with your friend or follow a script. Saying somethi...
Providing Support: In-Person and Online
In-Person Supporting a friend face-to-face may feel tough, especially if you have never done it ...
What Else Can I Do Help?
Here are some examples of how you can offer your support day to day: Planning to do an activit...
What If My Friend Needs More Than I Can Give?
If your friend comes to you with a situation that feels too big for you to handle, such as bullyi...
Resources for More Support
If your friend is having thoughts of suicide, they can reach out to: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeli...