{"id":1115,"date":"2022-09-06T05:51:35","date_gmt":"2022-09-06T05:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/donatekart.com\/blog\/?p=1115"},"modified":"2022-09-06T05:51:35","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T05:51:35","slug":"how-you-can-support-your-loved-one-on-their-mental-health-journey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/donatekart.com\/blog\/how-you-can-support-your-loved-one-on-their-mental-health-journey\/","title":{"rendered":"How You Can Support Your Loved One On Their Mental Health Journey"},"content":{"rendered":"\n


Trigger Warning: Mentions of depression, suicide<\/strong>
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The conversation around mental health has evolved, and how! We\u2019ve come a long way, and although there are still stigmas to shake off and barriers to break, mental health today is acknowledged and spoken about. Whether it\u2019s people seeking professional help, companies emphasising the importance of a mental health break, or family members supporting their loved one\u2019s journey, we\u2019re seeing these conversations turning into real, tangible and empathetic actions.

However, it\u2019s not easy. When a loved one is struggling with their mental health, there are bound to be many questions running through your mind – how do you support them in the best possible way? What if you do or say something wrong? Where can I find the most reliable resources?

This World Suicide Prevention Day, we’re here to continue the conversation about mental health.

A Quickly Rising Public Health Issue In India<\/strong>

Over 800,000 people around the world die by suicide every year, and experts say that depression continues to be among the leading causes of death by suicide. According to WHO, suicide is an emerging and serious public health issue in India. The last few decades have seen an increase in suicide rates, with Maharashtra having one of the highest numbers of deaths by suicide. While the official data varies, it\u2019s clear that suicide prevention should be among our top priorities.

Here\u2019s How You Can Help Your Loved One

1. Listen

<\/strong>It is said that listening can be one of the best ways you can show support to your loved ones struggling with their mental health. If you\u2019ve noticed signs of depression<\/a>, make them feel like you\u2019re there to listen, and not to give suggestions or solutions. People with depression often feel isolated, and this could help them open up to you. Having a patient, keen ear can make a world of difference.

2. Educate Yourself<\/strong>

There\u2019s nothing better than reading and learning more about depression to be better equipped to help your loved one out. There are plenty of resources online and on social media that can help you understand and truly support your loved one through this journey.

3. Encourage Them
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Try and be supportive while encouraging them to talk to a professional. People suffering from severe depression often are in need of medication, and professional help can go a long way in their mental health journey.

4. Help Them In Their Day To Day Activities

<\/strong>People with depression sometimes cannot carry out everyday tasks, and supporting them in small ways – whether it\u2019s going shopping with them or helping them cook a meal – can be comforting to them.

5. Don\u2019t Brush It Off<\/strong>

We all go through various cycles of emotions throughout our lives, but when someone is going through depression and their feelings are invalidated, it can be detrimental to them. Experts say that open-ended questions are better, but never force them to talk about it if they don\u2019t feel like it at that moment.\u00a0


These are only some of the ways to support your loved ones. This is not a conclusive list.
Here are The Suicide Prevention India Foundation’s numbers<\/a> your loved one can call to speak in confidence. The counselling service run by TISS, has a crowdsourced list of therapists<\/a> across the country. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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