{"id":2256,"date":"2021-11-11T16:05:08","date_gmt":"2021-11-11T08:05:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/?page_id=2256"},"modified":"2024-12-10T12:35:33","modified_gmt":"2024-12-10T04:35:33","slug":"concerned-about-someone-else","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/resources\/concerned-about-someone-else\/","title":{"rendered":"Concerned about someone else?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/10\/mimas_Resources-aspect-ratio-2-1-1000x500-1.jpg\" alt=\"curtin self-help resource center image\" class=\"wp-image-22843\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/10\/mimas_Resources-aspect-ratio-2-1-1000x500-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/10\/mimas_Resources-aspect-ratio-2-1-1000x500-1-740x370.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/10\/mimas_Resources-aspect-ratio-2-1-1000x500-1-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2022\/10\/mimas_Resources-aspect-ratio-2-1-1000x500-1-480x240.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>It can be difficult to know how to help someone who has a mental health issue or whose mental wellbeing you are worried about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here you will find key information about what to do if you are concerned about someone, Curtin\u2019s support services and where to find additional support and services about helping others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What do I do if I am concerned about their mental health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> There are several behaviours to look out for and ways you can help. &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Behaviours-to-look-out-for\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Behaviours-to-look-out-for\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Behaviours-to-look-out-for\">Behaviours to look out for<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Behaviours-to-look-out-for\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Look out for behaviours such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Not looking after themselves, such as not bathing, wearing unwashed clothes, and not brushing their hair or teeth.<\/li>\n<li>Becoming quiet and withdrawn or excessively social.<\/li>\n<li>Oversleeping or sleeping less than usual.<\/li>\n<li>Becoming agitated or irritated.<\/li>\n<li>Using drugs or alcohol to cope.<\/li>\n<li>Having little to no motivation or energy.<\/li>\n<li>Excessively worrying and procrastinating.<\/li>\n<li>Dramatic changes in their appetite and weight.<\/li>\n<li>Losing interest in things they once enjoyed.<\/li>\n<li>Uncontrollable crying.<\/li>\n<li>Having excessive screen-time.<\/li>\n<li>Expressing thoughts about low-self esteem, self-harm, hopelessness, and\/or suicide.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Ways-you-can-help\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Ways-you-can-help\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Ways-you-can-help\">Ways you can help<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Ways-you-can-help\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Do:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Make time to spend time with them.<\/li>\n<li>Mention you have noticed a change in their behaviour and add something positive, &#8220;I&#8217;ve noticed that you&#8217;ve been!. You&#8217;re usually so!&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Actively and carefully listen to them without interrupting, talking about your issues, giving advice or judgements, or talking just to fill the silence.<\/li>\n<li>Encourage them to talk about their feelings with open ended questions such as &#8220;What&#8217;s on your mind?&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Understand it&#8217;s not easy to open up and they may react with anger, dismiss your care, and push you away. Don&#8217;t give up!<\/li>\n<li>Respect their boundaries and don&#8217;t act in a intrusive manner.<\/li>\n<li>Remind them that their reactions are normal in the circumstances.<\/li>\n<li>Do you best to ensure they are safe.<\/li>\n<li>Where possible offer them practical support, such as organising activities to do together, get them involved in social activities, cleaning, cooking, or mind children or pets.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-What-not-to-do\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"What-not-to-do\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-What-not-to-do\">What not to do<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"What-not-to-do\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Don&#8217;t:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don&#8217;t tell them you know how they feel, because you don&#8217;t. Instead, reflect on what they have said, tell them you are sorry that they are struggling and that you want to understand how to help.<\/li>\n<li>Remember that this is about their feelings, not yours, so don&#8217;t take their feelings personally.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t assume one gender will be able to handle their struggles better then others.<\/li>\n<li>Don&#8217;t tell them it could be worse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Support at Curtin<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the support network at Curtin University to learn how to effectively recognise and manage symptoms of addiction. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/counselling\/confidentiality\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Professional confidentiality<\/a> is taken seriously at Curtin&#8217;s Psychological and Counselling Services and AccessAbility Services, so any information discussed will remain private unless you or others are in danger or if legally obligated to disclose.<\/p>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Group-programs-and-workshops-\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Group-programs-and-workshops-\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Group-programs-and-workshops-\">Group programs and workshops <\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Group-programs-and-workshops-\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Attend one of our mental health first aid group programs or workshops to improve your mental illness literacy and build confidence in providing first aid\/support to someone you are concerned about.<\/p>\n<p>Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/workshops\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">group programs and workshops webpage<\/a> for more information about what&#8217;s on and how to register.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Student-Wellbeing-Advisory-Service\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Student-Wellbeing-Advisory-Service\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Student-Wellbeing-Advisory-Service\">Student Wellbeing Advisory Service<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Student-Wellbeing-Advisory-Service\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>A student wellbeing advisor can provide you with more information about ways you can help someone and about available services.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/wellbeing\/\">Book an appointment<\/a> with one of our student wellbeing advisors.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Psychological-and-Counselling-Services\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Psychological-and-Counselling-Services\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Psychological-and-Counselling-Services\">Psychological and Counselling Services<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Psychological-and-Counselling-Services\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>You might need counselling yourself to help you deal with the reactions of a person with mental health issues or to learn more about what services are available, including a crisis plan. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.curtin.edu.au\/students\/personal-support\/counselling-wellbeing\/counselling\/#book\">Book an appointment<\/a>\u00a0with one of our psychology trained counsellors.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Curtin-clinics\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Curtin-clinics\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Curtin-clinics\">Curtin clinics<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Curtin-clinics\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Explore the extensive range of clinical\u00a0services\u00a0the Curtin\u00a0clinics has\u00a0to offer.\u00a0From speech pathology and exercise programs\u00a0to physiotherapy and psychology, they\u00a0offer a range of services for children and adults\u00a0open to the public.<\/p>\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/about.curtin.edu.au\/learning-teaching\/health-sciences\/about\/clinics\/\">clinics webpage<\/a> for more information about their services.<\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Additional resources for helping their mental health<\/h2>\n\n\n<mimas-block \n        block-name=\"accordion\"\n        role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion content\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n                \n\n                    <div class=\"accordion\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-title-Further-information-for-helping-with-their-mental-health\">\n            <button type=\"button\" class=\"accordion__heading\" aria-controls=\"Further-information-for-helping-with-their-mental-health\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"title\" id=\"accordion-title-Further-information-for-helping-with-their-mental-health\">Further information for helping with their mental health<\/div>\n            <div class=\"icon\"><\/div>\n        <\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content\" id=\"Further-information-for-helping-with-their-mental-health\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.blackdoginstitute.org.au\/news\/how-to-help-when-youre-worried-about-someones-mental-health\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Black Dog Institute &#8211; How to help<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Information about how to recognise when someone is not okay and practical strategies of how to help them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mhfa.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mental Health First Aid Australia<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provides mental health first aid programs around Australia based on the ALGEE Action Plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Telephone: <a href=\"tel:0390790200\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(03) 9079 0200<\/a><\/p>\n\n        \n                            \n                    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n        \n<\/mimas-block>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It can be difficult to know how to help someone who has a mental health [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":327,"featured_media":0,"parent":1003,"menu_order":6,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2256","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"publishpress_future_action":{"enabled":false,"date":"2026-04-19 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