How to support a friend: guidance for young people

This information page from mental health charity Mind shares information for young people on how to support a friend going through a difficult time.

It is split into different sections which cover topics and answer questions including:

• Signs someone may be struggling
• What if I've been asked to keep a secret?
• What if they don't want help?
• What if I'm worried about their safety?

It also includes videos from individual young people discussing the topic.

Using this resource

This resource is designed for:

• use by individual young people

Teachers and support staff could share this resource with young people as it signposts to lots of sources of support.