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8 tips to talk about mental health
DIR By: guest3
Date: June 25, 2021, 9:58 am
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Eight tips for talking about mental health
1. Set time aside with no distractions
It is important to provide an open and non-judgemental space
with no distractions.
2. Let them share as much or as little as they want to
Let them lead the discussion at their own pace. Don’t put
pressure on them to tell you anything they aren’t ready to talk
about. Talking can take a lot of trust and courage. You might be
the first person they have been able to talk to about this.
3. Don't try to diagnose or second guess their feelings
You probably aren’t a medical expert and, while you may be happy
to talk and offer support, you aren’t a trained counsellor. Try
not to make assumptions about what is wrong or jump in too
quickly with your own diagnosis or solutions.
4. Keep questions open ended
Say "Why don’t you tell me how you are feeling?" rather than "I
can see you are feeling very low". Try to keep your language
neutral. Give the person time to answer and try not to grill
them with too many questions.
5. Talk about wellbeing
Talk about ways of de-stressing or practicing self-care and ask
if they find anything helpful. Exercising, having a healthy diet
and getting a good nights sleep can help protect mental health
and sustain wellbeing.
6. Listen carefully to what they tell you
Repeat what they have said back to them to ensure you have
understood it. You don’t have to agree with what they are
saying, but by showing you understand how they feel, you are
letting them know you respect their feelings.
7. Offer them help in seeking professional support and provide
information on ways to do this
You might want to offer to go the GP with them, or help them
talk to a friend or family member. Try not to take control and
allow them to make decisions.
8. Know your limits
Ask for help or signpost if the problem is serious. If you
believe they are in immediate danger or they have injuries that
need medical attention, you need to take action to make sure
they are safe. More details on dealing in a crisis can be found
below.
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Re: 8 tips to talk about mental health
DIR By: TheDJWay
Date: June 25, 2021, 11:01 am
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