When a friend, family member, or colleague is be struggling with mental health issues, they may be feeling alone. Support from a friend like you is even more important.
A mental-health ally is someone who actively provides support creating a pathway to safety for those who are struggling with mental health issues. Here’s some expert advice for how to be part of the solution for different people in your life.
Friends
Show up as curious and compassionate, says Dr. Monica O’Neal, a clinical psychologist and relationship expert. If your friend seems distant and you suspect mental health issues are at play, let them know you’re available if they want to talk. Offer to help with whatever they need, be it picking up groceries or making calls. If they are open to therapy, you might share the names of counselors you know and trust.
Gunman shoots, kills self after attempting to carjack vehicle in Prince Georgeâs County
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Gunman shoots, kills self after attempting to carjack vehicle in Prince Georgeâs County
Authorities say a gunman shot and killed himself after attempting an armed carjacking in Prince Georgeâs County.
SEAT PLEASANT, Md. - Authorities say a gunman shot and killed himself after attempting an armed carjacking in Prince George s County.
The incident happened around 8:12 a.m. in Fairmount Heights. Seat Pleasant and Prince George s County officers responded to reports for an armed person near Lee Street and 60th Street.
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In March, we recognized the anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has impacted families and employees. In a 2020 survey conducted by Universal Health Services, the parent company of The BridgeWay, 62% of American adults reported increased stress, anxiety, or depression.
One of the trends associated with the pandemic is that not all relationships survived lockdown. In the face of COVID-19, the frustrations couples usually express in counseling sessions such as financial worries, division of chores, intimacy or a lack thereof, and conflicting views on childrearing were taking a severe turn. For those with a mental illness, spousal lockdown can be painful, as routines are disrupted, and irritations fester over how one or the other partner eats, breathes, sleeps, and generally goes about their business. While some of those habits may be temporary, others may be cause for concern.
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Welcome to Pandemic Problems, an advice column from The Chronicle’s engagement reporters that seeks to help Bay Area residents solve their pandemic-related conundrums personal, practical or professional. Send your questions and issues to pandemicproblems@sfchronicle.com.
Today’s question is fielded by The Chronicle’s Annie Vainshtein.