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[http://halfofuscampaign.tumblr.com/] Dealing With… Get the Facts Take Action Help a Friend Find Help Now I'm Feeling Angry Anxious Depressed Hopeless Lonely Stressed Weird I'm Experiencing Abuse Body Image Issues A Break-Up Loss Digital Drama Discrimination LGBTQ Issues Money Problems Self-Injury Trauma Veteran Issues Addiction Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder Depression Eating Disorders Suicidal Behavior Dealing With… Get the Facts Take Action Help a Friend Find Help Now I'M FEELING Angry Anxious Depressed Hopeless Lonely Stressed Weird I'M EXPERIENCING Abuse Body Image Issues A Break-Up Loss Digital Drama Discrimination LGBTQ Issues Money Problems Self-Injury Trauma Veteran Issues Addiction Anxiety Disorders Bipolar Disorder Depression Eating Disorders Suicidal Behavior Help a Friend Every day we ask questions like “how are you?” and “what’s up?” as a way of saying “hi” when passing friends in the hall, responding to emails and posting on Facebook walls. But how often do we get meaningful responses to those questions that tell us how our friends are really doing? If you have a friend who is struggling emotionally, not coping well or using drugs or alcohol to escape, it’s important to understand that unaddressed emotional health problems can have serious consequences. These problems can make it hard to succeed in work or school, and lead to addiction, dangerous behaviors, or thoughts of suicide. When asked who they would turn to for help if they were in emotional distress, most people list their friends as a top source of support. Are you prepared to recognize a friend in need and steer them toward help? Would you know what to do? HOW TO TELL IF A FRIEND IS STRUGGLING WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP WHAT TO SAY TO A FRIEND WHO IS STRUGGLING Tweet Getting Low A friend who seems closed off might be going through something bigger. Sometimes just being there is the first step towards helping out. More... Alexandra A college student talks about how she helped prevent a tragedy. More... I'm Feeling... Stressed "I feel overwhelmed all the time." How To Deal Hopeless "Things just never seem to get any better." How To Deal Weird "I just don’t feel right." How To Deal Anxious "I don’t like to go out because I get so nervous around other people." How To Deal Depressed "I don’t even want to get out of bed in the morning." How To Deal Lonely "I feel like I’m by myself, even if I’m in a crowd full of people." How To Deal Angry "I’m always frustrated with people and getting into arguments." How To Deal I'm Experiencing... A Break-Up "I can’t stop looking at my ex’s Facebook page." How To Deal Self-Injury "I've tried to stop cutting, but I just can’t." How To Deal Discrimination "People just don’t accept me here." How To Deal Body Image Issues "I can’t even look in the mirror anymore." How To Deal Money Problems "I worry about how I’m going to pay off my student loans." How To Deal Abuse "I’m ashamed that I let someone treat me this way." How To Deal LGBTQ Issues "I’m scared about people finding out I’m gay. " How To Deal Loss "I don’t know how I’m going to move on." How To Deal Veteran Issues "I thought coming home would be easier." How To Deal Digital Drama "Sometimes I wish I could just disconnect." How To Deal Need help now? Click here to find resources or call (800) 273-TALK About Half of Us All Videos Terms of Use Privacy Policy Copyright Compliance Policy