Help A Loved One
Learn how to support a loved one through their mental health journey with understanding, empathy and practical tools.
Supporting Someone’s Mental Health Journey
If you’re here, it means you’re committed to helping someone you care about navigate their mental health struggles, so first, we’d like to say thank you. Your support will make a massive difference, even if it doesn’t seem like it at first. We’re here with you, so on this page, we will share ways you can offer help, tips on effective communication and resources to help you understand what they may be going through.
It All Starts With A Conversation
Most people struggling with their mental health will speak with friends and family before speaking with a professional, so knowing how to handle these difficult conversations can be incredibly valuable.
1. Set aside time without distractions
It’s important to create a safe, non-judgmental space. Your loved one needs your full attention without feeling as if they are a burden.
2. Give them the freedom to open up
Always let them lead the conversation at their own pace, allowing them to share as much or as little as they feel comfortable with.
3. Don’t try to be a doctor
Try not to make assumptions or provide a diagnosis. Allow them to make their own decisions on what they feel might help.
4. Try to carry on as usual
Acting differently can make someone feel isolated. Try to stay in contact as you usually would and make social plans with them.
5. Look after yourself
Many underestimate how upsetting it can be to hear that someone you love is struggling. Be sure to be kind to yourself, and if needed, ask others to support your intervention.
How Our App Can Offer Support
Our app is not just for those struggling but for the loved ones looking for a helping hand to provide more than a listening ear. Find out more about our most common features below:
Access To Trained Professionals
If your loved one has expressed that they feel they’d benefit from speaking with a therapist, counsellor or any other type of professional, our app provides an extensive network of trained experts ready to take on new clients in your area.
Daily Management Tools
From guided meditations and breathwork tutorials to habit-tracking tools and daily journals, our app is designed to provide men with all of the resources they need to begin exploring coping mechanisms and find what works for them.
Exercise & Nutrition Plans
We know fitness helps men immensely, so we’ve partnered with trained personal trainers to create fitness plans for all experience levels. If your loved one has mentioned wanting to begin their fitness journey, this is a great place to start.
What To Do In An Emergency
Our app is not a solution to resolve a crisis. If your loved one is experiencing suicidal thoughts or their mental health has become debilitating, it’s vital to seek immediate help. The emergency services are available on a 24/7 basis, as well as Samaritans, who are free to call at any time.
