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Ways to care for your mental health
Helping a Friend
Be kind, and get adults involved.
What this means
You can listen and care, but you are not responsible for fixing a friend's struggles. Bring in a trusted adult when safety is involved.
Signs to notice
- • A friend pulling away
- • Talk about hurting themselves
- • Big changes in mood or habits
Healthy coping ideas
- • Listen without fixing
- • Say 'I'm glad you told me'
- • Tell a trusted adult right away if safety is at risk
Journal prompts
“How can you show your friend you care?”
“What adult could support both of you?”
“What can you say that is honest and kind?”
“How are YOU doing after helping?”
“What is one kind thing you can do for yourself today?”
Short activity: Listening Practice
- Let them talk 2 minutes
- Repeat what you heard
- Ask what they need
MindHeart provides education and encouragement. It does not diagnose or treat mental-health conditions. Talk to a parent, guardian, counselor, doctor, or another trusted adult when you need help.