MHNR Network, LLC
MHNR Network, LLC
How to Help Someone Struggling with Mental Illness
How to Help Someone Struggling with Mental Illness
How to Help Someone Struggling with Mental Illness
Wednesday 17th March 2021
Explore ways to support loved ones with mental health struggles. Join Aaron Lawler Patterson and guest Ali McCandless for heartfelt advice.
26 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Communicate openly and ask questions.
- Recognise when professional help is needed.
- Be present and supportive without judgement.
- Change the conversation around mental health.
- Simple gestures of kindness can be impactful.
"It's okay to not be okay. Letting that kind of little flag say it's okay to say you're not okay."
In this episode of The Goodness Chick, Aaron Lawler Patterson, an international speaker and counsellor, tackles the sensitive subject of supporting those with mental health struggles. Alongside guest Ali McCandless from Wales, Aaron discusses how mental illness can affect relationships and the importance of communication and understanding. You'll hear anecdotes from Ali's own experiences with depression and how simple gestures of kindness can make a world of difference.
Aaron emphasises that while it's vital to be supportive, it's equally important to recognise when professional help is needed. They touch on the stigma surrounding mental health, urging listeners to change the conversation and approach these issues with empathy rather than judgement. It's a heartfelt dialogue on how to be present for those who need it most, without trying to fix them.
Aaron and Ali share practical advice on maintaining healthy connections, encouraging you to ask questions and offer genuine support. So, if you've ever wondered how to truly help someone struggling with mental illness, this episode offers thoughtful insights that might just change your perspective.