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How To

Help A

Friend

Acknoledge

Care

Tell

Just listen, hear their story.

Reassure them, let he or she know you're there for them.

Tell an adult you trust, whether it be a parent, an older sibling, or counselor.

Never promise to keep you friends depressed feelings a secret. Always, tell an adult. You don't want to be resonsible for anything if something were to happen.

If someone you know is exibiting symptoms of depression then as a friend you need to get them help. Use ACT as a guide to support your freind and get them the help they need to feel better.