Helping someone you love
You can't do the work for them, but you can make the first step feel smaller.
Worried about someone you love?
Bringing up therapy with a parent, partner or friend can feel awkward. A few things that help:
- Pick a calm, private moment, not the middle of an argument.
- Talk about what you've noticed, not labels: “You've seemed really tired lately.”
- Listen more than you advise. You don't need to fix it.
- Offer to help them take the self-check or find a psychologist together.
If they talk about ending their life, don't wait: call 14416 or 112 together.
A message you could send
I came across this and thought of you. No pressure, just here if it helps.