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1. Listen with empathy
When a person talks openly their mental health, they are already filled with self-doubt and self-judgement. In such a scenario, the least you can do is listen with an open mind and an open heart.
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2. Create a connection
Create a sense of reassurance, care and trust. Listen more, ask questions and avoid making any statements or shallow comments.
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3. Ask how you can help
Instead of making assumptions, try asking direct questions like "how can I support you?" or "what would be most helpful for you right now?" This will give direction to the conversation and make the person feel heard and cared for.
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4. Validate their feelings
Mental health needs to be normalised and if the person feels heard and seen, they will never hesitate in coming to you with their problems.
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5. Treat them normally
A person has chosen and trusted you for sharing a piece of their lives with you, but itâs not who they are and it's not their identity. They have a few extra struggles that theyâre finally being open about but they are the same person you knew before.
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