Concerned About a Friend?
CONCERNED ABOUT A FRIEND?
High School can be both an exciting and overwhelming experience, and friends are usually the first people students seek for support. Helping a friend through a tough time can be difficult and sometimes feel like more than you can handle on your own.
Pay attention to warning signs such as:
sleep disturbance
excessive sadness and frequent crying
changes in appetite
extreme mood changes
loss of interest in activities
increased nervousness
avoidance of friends, classes and social events
hopelessness / worthlessness
issues focusing
excessive use of alcohol or drugs
high risk taking behaviors
seeing or hearing things that are not real
thinking or talking about death / dying or harm to self or others
If you are concerned about a friend you can listen, be supportive and encourage them to seek professional help. You can give a friend our phone number, sit with them while they make the call or walk them to a trusted adult. If you are unsure about what to do, our staff is available to help.