National Suicide hotline; 800-273-8255
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI); 800-950-NAMI (800-950-6264)
Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA); 240-485-1001.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH); 866-615-6464.
Talk to them in private
Do not force them to share information with you
Do not belittle their feelings
Give them access to professional help you may know about
Get advice from an adult
Be there for them - this is a time when they most need your support
Choose empathy versus sympathy