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9 Phrases To Say (and Not To Say) to Someone Who's Depressed

Tell someone with depression that they are not alone and that they are important to you. Encourage them to seek care, like medication or therapy, for their depression. Offer to help with errands or ...

4 ways to support someone with anxiety and what not to say to them, according to psychologists

To support someone who has anxiety, psychologists recommend active listening and avoiding invalidating their feelings or ...
Time

The Worst Things to Say to Someone With Anxiety—And What to Say Instead

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize ...

The 4 best ways to help someone with depression

If you have a friend or family member with depression, it's important to show them you care and encourage them to seek ...
Time

Stop Saying These 5 Things to People With Social Anxiety

Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Haupt is a health and wellness editor at TIME. Social anxiety can make any gathering feel daunting. Long before someone steps foot in a crowded party, ...
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The Worst Things to Say to Someone With Anxiety—And What to Say Instead

When you’re trying to comfort someone trapped in an avalanche of anxious thoughts, it’s best to prioritize “presence over advice,” says Jaime Fleischer, director of therapy at Headspace, “and ...