How to support a friend: guidance for young people
Information from Mind for young people about how to support a friend who is struggling with the way they're feeling.
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This information page from mental health charity Mind shares information for young people on how to support a friend going through a difficult time.
It is split into different sections which cover topics and answer questions including:
- Signs someone may be struggling
- What if I've been asked to keep a secret?
- What if they don't want help?
- What if I'm worried about their safety?
It also includes videos from individual young people discussing the topic.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by individual young people
Teachers and support staff could share this resource with young people as it signposts to lots of sources of support.
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