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‘Life, Interrupted’ by Cancer Diagnosis at 22

By NPR Staff — 2012

This lovely, young cancer survivor, Suleika Jaouad, speaks candidly and with total compassion about the difficulty young people face in reaching out to young friends with cancer.

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How to Give Advice: Less Fixing, More Listening

Good advice is often about loosening the body, opening the mind, and, more often than not, keeping your mouth shut.

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Meredith Goldstein
2020
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What to Say When a Friend Is Struggling

We want to be supportive of our friends, colleagues, partners, and family members when they're having a hard time. But what does that actually look like?

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Shereen Marisol Meraji
2020
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10 Ways to Get and Give Emotional Support

Some tips to help you nourish each other's hearts.

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Barton Goldsmith Ph.D.
2011
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How to Truly Help Someone in Crisis

We each have gifts that we can share with one another. Sharing them with someone at their rock bottom might be just what they need to stay afloat.

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Diane Stelfox Cook
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How to Be Emotionally Supportive

Some people have a knack for being emotionally supportive, but this skill doesn’t come naturally to everyone. You can develop these skills with a little practice.

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Crystal Raypole
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Depression: Supporting a Family Member or Friend

Help a family member or friend dealing with depression get treatment and find resources.

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Mayo Clinic Staff
2018
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How to Help a Loved One with Bipolar Disorder

There are things that you can do to take care of yourself while you are still helping a loved one with bipolar disorder.

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Kendra Cherry
2021
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Helping Someone Who’s Grieving

Is someone you know grieving a loss? Learn what to say and how to comfort someone through bereavement, grief, and loss.

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Melinda Smith, M.A., Lawrence Robinson, Jeanne Segal, Ph.D.
2020
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9 Ways to Help a Friend with an Eating Disorder

Lend your support without adding more stress.

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Sarah Klein
2021
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9 Ways to Help a Victim of Domestic Violence

If you know or suspect that someone is a victim of domestic violence, you might feel clueless about the best way to help. Don't let a fear of saying the wrong thing prevent you from reaching out.

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Buddy T.
2020
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