How do you talk to someone about their mental health without offending them?

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I am worried about a friend who seems really depressed but whenever I try to bring it up they shut me down or get defensive. How do I approach this conversation without pushing them away?

thoughtful_tom · Accepted Answer

Don't come with solutions, come with curiosity. Say 'I've noticed you seem down lately and I care about you. How are you really doing?' Then just listen.

jackson_hall · Answer

Choose a calm, private moment. Not when they're already stressed. And make it about your observation of them, not a diagnosis.

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