Today is World Mental Health Day. I could take the time to talk about my struggles but that wouldn’t help anything or change the following:
One in four people will experience a diagnosable mental health problems at some point in their life.
615 million people suffer from anxiety and depression.
Sometimes, it’s not easy to know how to be there for someone struggling with mental health. It’s not the same for everyone. But you shouldn’t let that stop you from helping someone.
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“What Can I Do To Make The Situation Better?”
Text, call,
Pick up the phone,
Be there however you can.
Make sure they’re safe
Ask a question,
Take a breath.
Move the pills,
Move the drink,
Move the knives.
Keep 999 on speed dial
Distract,
React,
Be appropriate,
Cool them down,
Keep them warm.
Let them be human,
Let them breathe,
Let them cry,
Remember this isn’t about you.
Hold them close, give them space,
Give them what they need that makes them feel safe.
Remind them someone is always there.
If you can’t be present, be a presence.
Let them know they’re never alone.
Craig A. Black
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