Before it gets to this point, here are five signs you may need help from a pro:

• Feeling sad, angry, or otherwise “not yourself.”
• Abusing drugs, alcohol, food, or sex to cope.
• You’ve lost someone or something important to you.
• Something traumatic has happened.
• You can’t do the things you like to do.

Can positive friend help with mental illness?

Friendship can play a key role in helping someone live with or recover from a mental health problem and overcome the isolation that often comes with it. It’s natural to worry when a friend is troubled and most of us don’t want to give up on a friend in distress, however difficult it may be to support them.

How do you check in on someone who is struggling?

Here, a few more ways to check in on a friend so that they know you always have their back.

1. “I know you said you’re not ready to talk.
2. “Hey, I’m stopping by the grocery store, let me know if you need anything”
3. “Wanted to let you know I’m thinking of you!”
4. “Hi, I saw this and immediately thought of you 🙂

How do you check if a friend is OK?

How to ask someone if they are OK (when they’re clearly not)

1. Look for signs of distress. Sometimes it’s not hard to tell that a friend is going through a rough time.
2. Time it right.
3. Make sure you’re ready.
4. Listen carefully.
5. Speak with care.
6. Offer help.
7. Share your story.
8. Remind them how much you care.

How do you convince a mentally ill person to get help?

Approaching Your Loved One in the Early Stages

1. Let your loved one know that you need to have an important conversation with them.
2. Pick a good time and place.
3. Approach them with empathy.
4. Be prepared for the person to be upset – and try not to get defensive.
5. Use “I” statements, such as “I’m concerned about you.”

How can you tell if someone is not OK?

Are they:

1. Experiencing mood swings.
2. Becoming withdrawn.
3. Changing their online behaviour.
4. Losing interest in what they used to love.
5. Unable to concentrate.
6. Less interested in their appearance and personal hygiene.
7. Behaving recklessly.
8. Changing their sleep patterns.