How to support a friend with their mental health

Mental health is a topic close to my heart. When someone you care for is suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, or any other mental health difficulty, it can seem impossible to support them.

Equally, when it is your mental health that is suffering it can feel difficult and uncomfortable to accept support from those around you. I suffer from depression, and I was worried that my flatmates and friends would be treading on eggshells around me if they found out. That’s why I’m sharing my personal tips on how you can help a friend who is struggling with their mental health.