If you have a friend who might be struggling with their mental health, start by acknowledging it.
Here are some ways into the conversation:
I’ve noticed you haven’t been yourself lately….
You’ve seemed really _____ recently…
I’m worried about you…
It seems like something’s up…
Watch this 1 minute video on how to talk to a friend about mental health.
…and then follow up with “What’s up? Do you want to talk about it?”