How to talk to mentally ill person

There are some general strategies that you can use to help:

1. Listen without making judgements and concentrate on their needs in that moment.
2. Ask them what would help them.
3. Reassure and signpost to practical information or resources.
4. Avoid confrontation.
5. Ask if there is someone they would like you to contact.

1. What should you not say to a mentally ill person?
2. What do you say to someone who is mentally ill?
3. How do you communicate with a mentally ill person?
4. What are the 5 signs of mental illness?

What should you not say to a mentally ill person?

10 things not to say to someone with a mental illness

1. “It's all in your head.” ...
2. “Come on, things could be worse!” ...
3. “Snap out of it!” ...
4. “But you have a great life, you always seem so happy!” ...
5. “Have you tried chamomile tea?” ...
6. “Everyone is a little down/moody/OCD sometimes – it's normal.” ...
7. “This too shall pass.”

What do you say to someone who is mentally ill?

What to say to someone with a mental health condition

• "Do you want to talk about it? ...
• "What can I do to help?" ...
• "That sounds really difficult. ...
• 4. " ...
• "I'm really sorry you're going through this. ...
• "Are you looking for my perspective or would you rather I listen?" ...
• "I know what you mean. ...
• "Have you tried yoga or meditation?"

How do you communicate with a mentally ill person?

Talking to Mental Health Patients/Clients

1. Actively listen by validating how patients/clients feel:
2. Ask if events have triggered memories of other situations or events:
3. Avoid clinical, diagnostic and pathological language:
4. Communicate person to person rather than “expert” to “victim:”

What are the 5 signs of mental illness?

The five main warning signs of mental illness are as follows:

• Excessive paranoia, worry, or anxiety.
• Long-lasting sadness or irritability.
• Extreme changes in moods.
• Social withdrawal.
• Dramatic changes in eating or sleeping pattern.