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How to be a mental health ally
- Educate yourself. Read about mental health, common adverse events impacting people’s mental health, and the different realities faced by different populations when it comes to mental health.
- Listen without judgement. Validate the person’s experience. Do not jump to giving advice. Offer them a space to share.
- Be mindful of your language. Avoid vocabulary such as “crazy” or “insane” which may dehumanise the person you are trying to help.
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