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How to Discuss Your Mental Health With Friends (Blog)

Mental health is an important aspect of our emotional, psychological, and social wellbeing. So, it is important to be open and honest when you are experiencing poor mental health. Often, the most valuable way of improving your mental health is through sharing your experiences with the people you trust. This allows you to process your feelings whilst also helping you to find a solution. Although bringing up this conversation can be daunting, this blog will share some tips on how to discuss your mental health with friends in a supportive and productive way.

  1. Think about what you would like to share before you have the conversation. This would also give you time to think about what you want the outcome of the conversation to be. Whether it’s simply sharing your feelings with friends, or if you would like more support from them in various ways.

  2. Choosing the right time and place to meet your friends is key to feeling comfortable and safe. You may choose to speak with them over brunch at a cafe, walking through the park, or in a space you feel comfortable.
  1. Be vulnerable and speak openly. You shouldn’t assume that others know that you have been experiencing mental health issues. Give them your honest and unfiltered experience and tell them how you would like them to support you.
  1. Ensure that you are both actively listening by having a non-judgemental conversation and taking time to understand each other’s perspective.

Discussing your mental health can be very difficult, but it’s an important step towards better wellbeing for both you and for others around you. By using these tips to prepare yourself, you can encourage a conversation designed to help you discuss your mental health in a honest and safe way. Talking about your mental health is a learning and growing experience. You may not always know how you want to be supported by your friends or what you need out of the conversation, but make sure you are open, honest, and it will get easier to discuss over time.

However, it is also crucial for you to seek professional help if you feel your mental health has severely deteriorated. 


Written by, Ikrah Iqbal

For Lyfeproof UK