How Prioritize Mental Health With Loved Ones
1. Listen & Be SupportiveListen without judgement and show empathy & understanding.
2. Encourage Self-Care
Recommend exercise, balanced diets, quality sleep, meditation, and leisure time.
3. Suggest Professional Help
Guide them towards mental health professionals like psychologists or therapists.
4. Be Patient & Reassuring
Recovery can be a long process. Celebrate progress and small steps forward.
5. Offer Practical Assistance
Help with chores, errands, or providing childcare to reduce burden.
6. Learn & Educate Yourself
Understand the challenges loved ones face by researching common mental health issues.
7. Set Clear Boundaries
Recognize when you need to take care of yourself. Enforce time for your own well-being.
8. Encourage Open Communication
Let loved ones know you're there to discuss emotions without fear or shame.
9. Avoid Toxic Positivity
Acknowledge emotions without saying everything will be okay.
10. Empower Decision Making
Let them make choices related to their treatment and recovery.
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