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Supporting Friends' Mental Health

Mental health matters. Keep improving how you can help friends when they are struggling.

How can you tell if someone is having mental health challenges? What should you say if you think a friend is having a hard time? How should you respond if you’re sure someone is struggling? These are really hard questions, but they are also really important ones. 

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Take this quiz to see how much you already know about the warning signs of mental health challenges and learn about the best ways to support a friend in different situations.  

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In a group setting, a friend at your school is talking about how they are not sleeping well and have lost their appetite. You also noticed that they have been skipping school more recently. What would you do?
A friend tells you they have been nervous about coming out to their parents as gay. They say they worry all the time and sometimes struggle to breathe or concentrate. How would you respond?
A friend texts you and says that they are thinking about suicide. What would you do?
Your friend has been talking to you a lot about their negative thoughts and emotions. You are starting to feel more negative and exhausted yourself. What do you do?