How to Help A Friend Struggling with Anxiety or Depression | Convo with Mental Health Expert, Dr. John Delony

Whether you personally are struggling with anxiety or depression, or happen to be a friend/family member to someone else that is anxious or depressed....this episode is for you. How can we be the greatest type of friends to those struggling with anxiety? Or what about those who are in depression? How do I manage my anxious thoughts? Does depression just mean that I'm sad, or is there more to it? Do I need therapy? How do I know if I do? We address this and SO much more in today's episode.

WARNING: In the second half of this episode, we discuss suicidal ideation, which may be triggering to some. Also, parents, please use discretion as this part in the second half may not be suitable for little ears!

This is the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline...because, as Dr. John says- "You DESERVE to be well", and reminded that you're not alone.
800-273-8255

I'm thrilled to have my friend Dr. John Delony join us on the podcast today. Not only is he brilliant (with 2 PhD's) and hilarious, he is also so wise and is here to help us learn how to build relational wealth...by coming alongside others in their mental health and emotional wellness journeys.

To begin your emotional wellness journey, click the link below to find a therapist or counselor near you! https://www.psychologytoday.com/us

0:00 - Intro
4:33 - What is anxiety really?
9:20 - What are signs that your friend may have anxiety?
11:50 - What can you do to help your friend's anxiety?
14:59 - Tips to help you manage your own anxiety
20:10 - How to discern whether the stories/thoughts you're telling yourself are true or false
22:18 - If you have depression, does that mean you're suicidal?
26:22 - How to help a friend struggling with depression?
29:00 - What to tell a friend who believes they are a burden to you
31:46 - What is the difference between clinical depression and a depressive episode?
36:40 - Do I need therapy?
39:52 - If I need therapy, does that mean I'm broken and need fixed?
43:06 - What if I don't want to tell a stranger (therapist/counselor) my life story?

Give Dr. John Delony a follow on the socials and thank him for being part of this episode! @johndelony on IG and Twitter. Also, subscribe to his own Youtube Channel and podcast: The Dr. John Delony Show! https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDelony OR
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dr-john-delony-show/id1527609854

You can find Dr. John Delony's "Redefining Anxiety" quickbook on Amazon, or at Ramseysolutions.com/store

You can find ALL things John Delony at www.johndelony.com

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