If you’re concerned that your friend isn’t behaving normally, it’s important to encourage them to talk to someone trustworthy like a doctor. If you think they are likely to hurt themselves or someone else, find help immediately – even if they don’t want you to.
This may even mean accompanying your friend to the nearest emergency room or going with your friend to see a counsellor.
Source: Tips for supporting a friend with a mental illness @ ReachOut.com: Get through tough times
Photo: Monroe County Nurse Practitioner by WFIU Public Radio under Creative Commons license
