Key points

You will never find the perfect words when talking about getting help. Lead with your positive intention.

Your loved one might be invested in not changing their behavior.

You will likely need to have repeat conversations with a loved one about getting mental health help.

Have you ever worried about a loved one's mental health?

You are not alone if you’ve ever had the thoughts, “I think they need therapy ” or “ I wish they would go to therapy.” You may notice changes in your loved one before they recognize the shift in themselves. For example, they may be having trouble managing their emotions (e.g., get angry more easily or seem down). You also might start to see the ways that their actions or inactions are unhealthy. They may have started increasing the amount of alcoho

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