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254. how to help someone who doesnât want help (without making it worse)
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- she persisted
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- Apr 4, 2026
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- 1177
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Summary
#254 đż watch on â spotifyâ & â youtubeâ đ â ask me a questionâ or leave feedback on the podcast! how do you help someone whoâs struggling with depression?? in this solo episode, i answer a mom's question on how she can best support her son with his depression. i explain how my mental health journey taught me what the bestâ and worst!â ways are to be there for someone whoâs depressedâ and three conversation ideas you can try out. whether youâre a parent, sibling, or friend, this advice can apply to anyone who wants to be a support system for their loved one. i talk about: ⢠what to do if someone you care about is feeling hopeless ⢠why encouragement can be invalidating when youâre depressed ⢠doâs + donâts for supporting someone whoâs depressed ⢠using dbt diary cards to validate ⢠the best ways to offer advice to someone with depression ⢠how depression + anger are linked ⢠three ways to make someone feel less alone mentioned: ⢠ep.209 maddy ellberger ⢠ep.156 diary cards ⢠ep.248 diary cards ⢠ep.215 caroline fleck ⢠validation by caroline fleck ⢠mclean 3east âgiveaway! want coffee on me? every month, i gift one listener a starbucks gift card to enter: 1. leave a review on apple or spotify 2. dm me a screenshot on instagram đ˛ bonus entries for story or tiktok tags! â @shepersistedpodcastâ â shepersistedpodcast.comâ â [email protected]â Š 2025 SHE PERSISTED LLC. all rights reserved.