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[Note: While this piece assumes you have a mental illness, these tips work even if you have aloved onewith a mental illness. You can simply use your experience with that loved one in place of your experience with mental illness proper.] What Is It to Help Someone Understand Mental Illness?
根据后文“Here is what you can do when supporting someone who’s struggling with their mental health.(以下是你在帮助那些与心理健康作斗争的人时可以做的事情。)”可知,空处应该是描述支持那些与心里健康作斗争的人有一定的难度,引起下文,下文提出了一些解决方法。A选项“It’s challenging to know what ...
As a friend, you could make that first step with them. If your friend asks you to help, search for mental health resources together on the Internet.(你的朋友可能想要寻求专业帮助,但他们的动力可能会缺失,因为抑郁症会消耗人的能量。作为朋友,你可以和他们一起迈出第一步。如果你的朋友向你求助,你...
Watch what you say on social media: One of the best ways to help people with any mental illness is to be mindful of how you talk about it, both in person and on social media, says Katrina Gay, of the National Alliance on Mental Illness. “When you call someone ‘crazy,’‘psycho...
a mental illness, that's one specific area of their life in which they might appreciate your care, love, and understanding. While dating someone with health issues isn't fundamentally different than dating anyone else, there are particular ways you cansupport your partner with a mental i...
Depressionis a debilitating mental health condition that can make it difficult to do even the most basic tasks every day. Someone with depression may find it overwhelming to just get out of bed in the morning. If someone you know is living with depression, looking for ways to help them is...
IT CAN BE REALLY DIFFICULT TO KNOW how to support someone’s mental health when you’re traveling with them. Many mentally ill people cope with traveling really well, but being prepared means that you can support them in the worst-case scenario. ...
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Having someone with addiction as an acquaintance isn't uncommon, and if it is your loved one, you might often wonder how you can help. To be clear, it isn't always easy, but confusing and even scary. However, the chances are high that your loved ones overcome their challenges with ...