Be there for them

Friends and family are often the first to notice when someone we care about is struggling. When we’re worried that a loved one is having a hard time, it’s important to trust our instincts and reach out. Below are tips and resources to help start the conversation, offer support and also look after ourselves in the process.

Be there for them

Learn to support someone struggling with their mental health through this online course created by Jack.org in partnership with Born This Way Foundation.

In this choose-your-own-adventure experience, put yourself in the shoes of Charlie who just ran into Luna at a coffee shop. Help Charlie decide what to say while practicing A.S.K., the "stop, drop and roll" of supporting a friend. A.S.K stands for Acknowledge, Support, Keep-in-Touch.

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