Question

Your best friend has been feeling sad for more than two weeks, and you are concerned that he may be experiencing depression. How can you have a positive impact on his life to help him get healthy again?

Offer to talk or take him to a counselor
Tell him he should stop thinking sad things
Leave him alone so he has time to get over it
Act sad so he doesn't feel isolated or alone

Answer 1

Offer to talk or take him to a counselor

Answer 2

The correct answer is A.

If you have a friend and you are concerned about their mental health the best thing you can do to help is to talk to them and offer to take them to see a counselor. Do not judge or make inappropriate comments, do not make fun of them, do not ignore them and do not give them unhelpful or hurtful advice. Be supportive and understanding and listen to them. If they decide they want to talk to someone professionally then offer to take them and be there for them.