Hi! 

I have a few people in my life who have mental illness’ (mostly depression and anxiety). I want so badly to be there for them and be a source of support but I never know what to do or say when they come to me. I’m scared if I’m too pushy about stuff they’ll get overwhelmed and keep it to themselves in the future but then I’m scared if I don’t do enough they won’t get the support they need. 

If anyone has any advice on what has helped them it would be greatly appreciated. 

Side note: my younger brother committed suicide 6 years ago, no one had any idea he was struggling so there was no opportunity to help him but I really don’t want anything like that to happen so I’m trying my hardest to be a good support to anyone in my life who needs me.