Acknowledge Care Tell

ACT stands for acknowledge, care, and tell

Acknowledge - 

Whether a friend approached you or you approach them acknowledge that the situation is serious and that you are worried about them. 

Care -

Show the person you care by listening nonjudgmentally and avoid making them feel awkward or uncomfortable. 

Tell - 

Suggest to the person that they should tell a mental health professional and even offer to go with them. Do not force them unless it is an emergency. 

More Info-

Find out more information on the topic as well as some coping strategies at Mindwise.org or on the slideshow provided-Google Slide