4) When you do talk, dont pressure the conversation and dont try and lead the conversation. Let them lead the conversation and recieve whatever they say without judgement. It may start off talking about sports and end with them talking about their deepest hurt. You never know.

~Chap~

3) Ask if you can call them to check in with them. If they say no, its fine. Respect that. But be available to talk on their time. You might be sleep when they call. Thats reasonable. Show them effort and call them first chance you get.

2) Ask them: Is there anything I can do or say to help? The answer maybe no. They may not know what to say and that's ok. They need to know the door is open, not that there is conditions they need to jump through to walk through it.

Here's a few things you can say to a person experiencing a mental health issue:

1) Nothing. Shut up. Let them vent or let them say nothing. You might be a safe space they need to feel safe. Let them in their space or your space without having to interact with anything more than your presence.