Being God’s Hands, Eyes and Ears

How to Support a Friend through Mental Illness

Supporting others through hard times may not always be easy, especially when mental illness is involved, but that’s when the love and support of a friend can make the greatest difference. Mental illness can bring up a lot of different emotions and can be hard to understand, and being a part of someone’s support system can be as much a journey as the mental illness itself. There’s no easy solution. However we can reflect upon how God loves us, and strive to be God’s heart, hands, eyes and ears for that person. Here are a few guidelines for those standing by a friend affected by mental illness.

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