Mental Health
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- 'Helping Someone with Depression:Starting a Conversation
- I've noticed that your behaviour has changed. You're not listening in class and you haven't eaten your food in days.
- I think you need to talk to someone.
- Hi John. I wanted to check in with you because I noticed you have seemed pretty down lately.
- I'm too tired to eat and I have stomach aches.
- I'm fine. There's nothing wrong with me. I'm just a bit sad.
- Cause of Depression: Grief Over the Recent Death of John's Grandfather
- How can I best support you right now?
- Did something happen that made you start feeling like this?
- My grandfather died a couple of weeks ago.
- I am very sad about it and just feel sad all the time.
- It's important to talk about feelings.
- We didn't realise that this had cause you so much pain and sadness.
- Listen and Encourage John to Talk about his Feelings
- I'm glad you talked to me about how you are feeling, John.
- I was embarrassed to talk you.
- James has been a great friend, listening to my problems and encouraging me to talk to you.