Because Mental Health is Health: Understanding and Preventing Suicide
SEP 16, 2025Suicide is preventable. Learn the warning signs like withdrawal or hopelessness and discover resources to help save a life.
Read MoreHaving a friend or family member with a mental health condition can be challenging. We all want to help and be supportive, but sometimes we just don’t know how.
Example: I notice you haven’t been sleeping as much/or quite a bit. What do you think is going on?
Example: What could I do to help you get what you need?
Example: What would you like to share with me regarding how you feel?
Example: Let’s get some ice cream, my treat.
Example: Let’s take the dog for a walk.
Example: I love and care for you. I want you to feel better, too.
Example: I know you have an appointment coming up; what can I do to help you prepare?
Example: I’m worried about your safety. Have you thought about doing anything to hurt yourself?
At times, a loved one with a mental health condition doesn’t know what they need and they might get angry and express frustration. Hang in there. Try not to take it personally. Stay on track with your love and care for them, but also be direct. Someone in a mental health crisis may not be able to think clearly in that moment.
If you or a loved on is have a crisis like this, please contact a CHI Health Team Expert to learn more.
Original Published Date: Aug. 6, 2018
Revised Date: Feb. 22, 2021
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